Arsenal are set for a huge test in their hopes of winning the Premier League title as they face Newcastle United at St James Park. The Gunners head into the clash a point behind Manchester City, but could find themselves four adrift of their title rivals at kick-off on Sunday afternoon with City in action the previous day against Leeds.
After a run of four games without a win, Mikel Arteta's men secured three points for the first time since April 1 with a mid-week victory against London rivals Chelsea. Another test will now arrive this weekend against high-flying Newcastle who have lost just once in the league at home this season amid their pursuit of a Champions League qualification spot.
The clash is also of great significance to a number of Arsenal stars and Arteta as it was this exact fixture last season which took a top-four spot out of the Gunners' hands. A 2-0 defeat allowed north London rivals Tottenham to swoop in and take the final Champions League spot.
