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Arsenal vs Newcastle United early team news - five doubts as eight players ruled out

Arsenal vs Newcastle United team news ahead of the Premier League clash at the Emirates.

Mikel Arteta’s side need a point to guarantee a top-five finish while Newcastle require three points due to their superior goal difference. Victory would also see the Magpies leapfrog their hosts into second in the Premier League table ahead of the final day clash against Everton at St James’ Park.

Ahead of kick-off, NewcastleWorld takes a look at the latest team news from both camps:

Sven Botman (Newcastle United) - doubt

Botman took a bang to the knee during the 2-0 win over Chelsea, forcing him to be replaced in the 55th minute.

Joe Willock (Newcastle United) - doubt

Willock sat out against Chelsea due to a knee issue, but Howe says there is a “slight chance” he’ll be involved against Arsenal.

Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) - doubt

Trossard was forced to withdraw against Liverpool with a suspected hamstring issue though like Rice was spotted in training in midweek.

Declan Rice (Arsenal) - doubt

Rice missed last week’s draw at Liverpool with a hamstring issue, though has been spotted in training since.

Kai Havertz (Arsenal) - doubt

Havertz was expected to miss the rest of the season with the hamstring injury he suffered in February, however the German is ahead of schedule in his recovery.

Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United) - out

Trippier will miss a second consecutive game with a calf injury.

Joelinton (Newcastle United) - out

Joelinton hasn’t featured since the 4-1 defeat at Aston Villa last month due to an ongoing knee issue.

Matt Targett (Newcastle United) - out

Targett is sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Lewis Hall (Newcastle United) - out

Hall underwent foot surgery in March and should return in time for the start of the 2025-26 season.

Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) - out

Jesus has been sidelined since February with an ACL injury.

Takehiro Tomiyasu (Arsenal) - out

Tomiyasu is currently recovering from major knee surgery.

Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal) - out

Gabriel has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a hamstring injury.

Mikel Merino (Arsenal) - out

Merino is serving a one-match suspension after being shown a red card against Liverpool last week.

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