Steve Bruce confirmed in Friday’s pre-match press conference that Andy Carroll and Jonjo Shevley will miss this evening’s Premier League encounter. However, the 59-year-old has had time to integrate his new signings – which could bring some healthy selection dilemmas. How will the Magpies line-up? Click and scroll through the pages to see which players make our predicted starting XI…
5. CB: Ciaran Clark
Clark completes a back three in what would be an unchanged defence from the last Premier League outing at home to Norwich City. Photo: Ian MacNicol
6. LWB: Danny Rose
The 29-year-old could play pantomime villain at the Emirates given his links with Arsenal's bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur. Photo: Mark Runnacles
7. CM: Nabil Bentaleb
Another player with firm Tottenham connections but during his time on Tyneside, he has made an instant impression. Photo: Mark Runnacles
8. CM: Isaac Hayden
Sean and Matty Longstaff are also available but Hayden is a player Bruce has often turned to in games this term. Photo: Alex Livesey