Arsenal will make a late decision on whether forward Kai Havertz, who hasn’t played since the beginning of February because of a hamstring injury, will be involved against Newcastle.Declan Rice, Leonardo Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli and Jurrien Timber, who have all trained this week, will also be assessed.

Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe says Joe Willock has “a slight chance” of returning against his former club after missing last weekend’s win over Chelsea with a minor muscle injury.Sven Botman, who has a knee problem, will be monitored but Kieran Trippier is likely to miss out with a calf injury, while Joelinton is sidelined with a knee injury.