Eddie Howe has several selection dilemmas to consider ahead of Newcastle United’s biggest test of the season. Premier League leaders Arsenal are in rampant form, having won 14 of their 16 top-flight fixtures this season.
However, the Magpies are enjoying a purple patch themselves as August’s controversial defeat to Liverpool is their only loss in 2022-23. While the goalless New Year’s Eve draw with Leeds United was a disappointment, an unbeaten 14-game streak means two in-form sides will go head-to-head in North London.
Chris Wood has led the line up front post-Christmas due to Callum Wilson’s illness. But the Toon number nine came off the bench against Leeds and is in contention to make a full return.
