Newcastle United confirmed line-up v Arsenal: Nine players ruled out with one surprise return - gallery
Newcastle United’s starting line-up to face Arsenal has been confirmed.
After naming the same starting line-up for each of Newcastle’s last three Premier League matches, Eddie Howe has made one change with Callum Wilson coming into the side for Chris Wood.
Martin Dubravka made an immediate return on the bench following his loan recall from Manchester United.
NUFC XI: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Guimaraes, Longstaff, Willock; Almiron, Joelinton, Wilson
Subs: Dubravka, Lascelles, Saint-Maximin, Ritchie, Lewis, Manquillo, Wood, Murphy, Anderson
Here are Newcastle United’s absentees explained...
1. Bruno Guimaraes - suspended
Serving the final match of his three game red card suspension.
3. Ryan Fraser - tactical
Misses out on the matchday squad with Anthony Gordon, Jacob Murphy and Matt Ritchie the preferred wide options.
4. Harrison Ashby - tactical
Ashby has been training with the first team since his deadline day arrival at Newcastle but is yet to be included in a matchday squad.