Eddie Howe’s predicted Newcastle United XI to face Arsenal following fresh injury concern - gallery

Newcastle United return to Premier League action at the weekend when they host Arsenal.

Following a stellar performance at Old Trafford in midweek, Eddie Howe’s side are aiming to continue this momentum against Mikel Arteta’s side.

However, they will have to do that without a clutch of key players who still remain sidelined through injury.

Howe opted to make eight changes on Wednesday night as he gave a rest to a few of his star players - but was forced into an early change after Matt Targett suffered a hamstring injury.

Here, we take a look at the starting side that Howe could name when Newcastle United face Arsenal: