Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made one change to the starting line-up for tonight’s Premier League clash against Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners are currently on a five-match winning streak in the top-flight, but they were disappointing in the Champions League in midweek, losing to Porto on the road (1-0).
The manager will want a strong response after failing to register a shot on target. Ahead of tonight’s game, the Spaniard has made a solitary change from the defeat.
Leandro Trossard has dropped to the bench which means that Kai Havertz will lead the line.
Jorginho has been brought into the heart pf the midfield alongside Declan Rice. This should provide the Gunners with more defensive stability and control against the Magpies.
Confirmed Arsenal line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Newcastle: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior; Jorginho, Rice, Odegaard; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.
Meanwhile, there is a surprise on the bench with Gabriel Jesus back in the matchday squad for the first time since the 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest where he was the man of the match.
The Brazilian has been nursing a knee issue for the past few weeks and he has made a timely comeback and could get minutes off the bench. However, Thomas Partey has not made the bench.