Newcastle United will be looking to take another huge step towards sealing a Champions League spot when they host Arsenal on Sunday. The Gunners will arrive at St James' Park looking to keep their title hopes alive following a comfortable midweek derby win over Chelsea.
Eddie Howe's side enjoyed a perfect week, following up the devastating victory over Tottenham with wins over relegation battlers Everton and Southampton. The Magpies hold a six-point cushion over fifth-placed Liverpool, but this could be halved before kick-off on Sunday afternoon with the Reds in action against Brentford on Saturday.
United have just five fixtures remaining in their season, and have enjoyed a full week to prepare for their upcoming clash with Arsenal. The Newcastle boss provided an injury update ahead of the top-of-the-table encounter, and here is a list of the first-team stars ruled out or considered doubts for Sunday.
