New Newcastle United injury update on Allan Saint-Maximin for Arsenal – two players ruled out of final games

Saint-Maximin has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since Newcastle United's 5-1 win over West Ham United a month ago, while Longstaff missed last weekend's 3-1 win over Southampton with a foot injury.

Howe today revealed that Saint-Maximin had returned to training ahead of Sunday's televised Premier League game against second-placed Arsenal.

"Allan's trained," said United's head coach. "He trained yesterday. Great to see him back on the grass, trained very well too. Really pleased with that."

Asked if the 26-year-old winger was likely to be involved against Mikel Arteta's side, Howe said: "We'll wait and see. We'll make a decision on whether we involve him."

Howe also revealed that 25-year-old Longstaff had "improved", though the midfielder is yet to return to training.

"Sean's OK," said Howe. "He's improved. He hasn't trained yet, so we're hoping, either today or tomorrow, he will."

Meanwhile, defenders Jamaal Lascelles and Emil Krafth have already been ruled out of the club's remaining games.

Howe revealed last weekend that defender Lascelles had suffered a calf injury.

“It looks like his season could be over," said Howe.

Krafth suffered a "nasty" knee injury last August.