Newcastle vs Arsenal: Premier League: Live score, team news and updates as Mikel Arteta's side seek win to...

Newcastle vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League clash underway

Arsenal travel to a resurgent Newcastle United on Tuesday aiming to move five points clear at the top of the Premier League table. Mikel Arteta's side beat Chelsea 1-0 on Sunday to extend their lead over Manchester City to two points, but a win at St James' Park would give the Gunners breathing space at the summit. Newcastle, meanwhile, can move level on points with third-placed Man City should they beat Arsenal, with Eddie Howe's side having enjoyed a superb start to the campaign. Follow Newcastle vs Arsenal LIVE with Standard Sport's dedicated match blog...

What is Arsenal's team news ahead of Newcastle clash?

Arsenal will be without Thomas Partey, who picked up a knock in the win over Chelsea, with Mohamed Elneny and Albert Sambi Lokonga now Arteta's senior options in central midfield. Takehiro Tomiyasu is also a doubt with a muscular issue, so Ben White could continue at right-back, while Emile Smith Rowe is unlikely to feature as he continues his recovery from a thigh injury. Gabriel Jesus missed the Chelsea game with a minor knock and could be recalled up front, while Fabio Vieira and Cedric Soares are pushing for starts. Predicted Arsenal XI: Ramsdale; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Elneny, Lokonga; Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli; Jesus

What is Newcastle's team news ahead of Arsenal clash?

Newcastle have no fresh injury concerns ahead of Arsenal's visit, with Howe likely to name an unchanged side from the one which started the 4-1 win at Southampton on Sunday. That means Kieran Trippier, Callum Wilson and Allan Saint-Maximin will all start, with Alexander Isak having to settle for a place on the bench once more. Matt Targett is pushing for a recall at left-back, but Dan Burn is likely to keep his place. Predicted Newcastle XI: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Willock, Longstaff, Joelinton; Almiron, Wilson, Saint-Maximin