The Gunners come to Tyneside knowing they must win to keep their Champions League destiny in their own hands.
By contrast, Newcastle have very little pressure on them this evening and will hope they can end the season in-front of their own fans on a high.
Arsenal have won 18 of the last 19 meetings between the sides but haven’t faced Newcastle at a full St James’s Park since Steve Bruce’s first game in charge of the Magpies in August 2019.
The returns of Callum Wilson and Kieran Trippier mean Eddie Howe has a few selection dilemmas to contend with ahead of this evening.
Here, we take a look at the side Howe could select to face Arsenal this evening.
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5. LB: Matt Targett
Targett’s future remains a mystery but whatever happens this summer, he has been a great addition to Newcastle this season and supporters will have fond memories over his time on Tyneside. Photo: Stephen Pond
6. CM: Sean Longstaff
With Joe Willock and Jonjo Shelvey out for the remainder of the season, this is the perfect opportunity for Longstaff to stamp his mark in Eddie Howe’s side. Photo: Stephen Pond
7. CM: Bruno Guimaraes
In an alternate universe, Guimaraes could easily have been in the opposition’s line-up tonight, however, Magpies supporters will be very happy that he will turn out in black and white against the Gunners. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
8. CM: Joelinton
Very few would have anticipated that, heading into the final home game of the season, Joelinton would have just been named Newcastle United Player of the Season. One final dominant showing at St James’s Park for the newly-crowned winner perhaps? Photo: Stu Forster