Eddie Howe reckons tackling table-topping Arsenal will show Newcastle how close they really are to becoming top-four contenders.
The high-flying Geordies have been ordered to ignore the praise being dished out after their brilliant revival in 2022, and just enjoy the challenges ahead. Howe will reset his squad ahead of the trip to North London, with “free-flowing, scoring Arsenal ” bidding to ruin United’s seven-and-a-half-hour run without conceding.
The Gunners are nine points clear of the Toon and Howe said: “I think we’ll learn a lot. I think it’ll be a fascinating game. I think it’ll be a high-level game. I’ve watched a lot of Arsenal this year, and have been hugely impressed.
