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Eight players have already been ruled-out of the match with major doubts hanging over a few more ahead of Newcastle United’s clash with Arsenal at St James’ Park. The Magpies know they are without all of their long-term absentees with a few picking up knocks during their win over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup in midweek.
Mikel Arteta, meanwhile, still has plenty of injury concerns to deal with and revealed on Friday morning that Ben White is now a major doubt for the trip to the north east having failed to train with the group. Arsenal defeated Preston North End in midweek with the Spaniard opting to make a number of changes from the side that started their draw against Liverpool.
Newcastle United, meanwhile, defeated Chelsea on Wednesday night with Howe having made five changes from the side that started their defeat at Stamford Bridge. This match last season was a feisty encounter settled by Anthony Gordon’s second half winner.
Here, we take a look at all the latest injury news from both camps ahead of Newcastle United’s clash with Arsenal:
5. Riccardo Calafiori - out
Calafiori has a knee injury and won’t feature on Saturday. | Arsenal FC via Getty Images
6. Gabriel Magalhaes - doubt
The Brazilian was substituted during their draw with Liverpool on Sunday and didn’t feature against Preston in midweek. Arsenal have hope he may return this weekend, but there are no guarantees. | Arsenal FC via Getty Images
7. Callum Wilson - out
Wilson suffered a back injury during pre-season and has also had issues with his hamstring. An expected return date keeps being pushed back and he will miss Saturday’s game and is a major doubt for the clash against Nottingham Forest. | Getty Images
8. Sven Botman - out
Botman is continuing his recovery from an ACL injury. December is viewed as a potential return date for the Dutchman. | Getty Images