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Arsenal

Ethan Nwaneri misses out after sustaining an injury in the first half against Brighton on Saturday, while Kai Havertz will also be assessed after he missed the stalemate due to illness.
Neto is ineligible, while Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ben White, Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling miss out.
Newcastle United

Fabian Schar and Bruno Guimaraes are both suspended.
Sven Botman returned to first team action at Tottenham though may not be risked.
Emil Krafth, Callum Wilson, Jamaal Lascelles and Nick Pope all miss out.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+5'

The referee blows for the end of today's match.
90+5'

Valentino Livramento (Newcastle Utd) attempts to delay the restart of play. The referee doesn't like it. John Brooks rightly pulls out a yellow card and shows it to Valentino Livramento (Newcastle Utd).
90+3'

Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) takes the corner which is cleared by the opposition's defence.
90+2'

Magalhaes Gabriel (Arsenal) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked. Arsenal get a corner.
90+1'

The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal).
90

5 additional min. will be played.
87'

Jorginho (Arsenal) releases a superb dipping volley at goal from the edge of the box that flies just over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Newcastle.
84'

Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) gets on the ball and beats an opponent, but his run is stopped by the referee John Brooks who sees an offensive foul. It's a free kick to Newcastle, but they probably won't attempt a direct shot on goal from here.
83'

What a miskick by Gabriel (Arsenal). He smashes a volley from long distance that goes into the stands. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Newcastle.
83'

Arsenal take a short corner kick.
83'

Declan Rice (Arsenal) takes the corner kick and sends the ball among a huddle of players inside the penalty area, but one of the defenders clears it to safety. The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Arsenal.
82'

The ball squirts out to Kai Havertz (Arsenal) inside the box, and his first-time drive beats the keeper but fails to find the net as it's amazingly blocked on the line by a defender. Arsenal will have a chance to score from a corner kick.
80'

The referee is firm and issues Oleksandr Zinchenko (Arsenal) a deserved yellow card. A free kick has been awarded to Newcastle.
79'

Half-chance! Kai Havertz (Arsenal) plays a pass into the box, but Martin Dubravka reacts well to snuff out the attack.
78'

The Arsenal players are exchanging some short passes.
78'

Here is a change. Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal) is going off and Mikel Arteta gives the last tactical orders to Oleksandr Zinchenko.
77'

Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) tries to latch onto a through ball, but it's too long.
76'

We are about to witness a subsitution. Miguel Almiron for Anthony Gordon (Newcastle Utd).
72'

Declan Rice (Arsenal) attempts to find a teammate with the corner, but the effort is snuffed out by the goalkeeper.
71'

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) delivers a fine lofted cross into the penalty area, but it's cleared by an opposing player. Corner kick. Arsenal will have an opportunity.
70'

Declan Rice (Arsenal) fails to deliver a decent cross from the corner and the ball goes out of play. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Newcastle.
69'

Declan Rice (Arsenal) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender. Arsenal have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.
68'

Kai Havertz (Arsenal) latches onto a long ball into the box and unleashes a fine volley at goal, but flashes the effort just wide of the left post. That would have been a great goal! The ball ends up behind the goal line. A goal kick will follow.
68'

Jorginho (Arsenal) reacts well to latch onto a rebound inside the box, but his shot is well blocked.
65'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Joe Willock (Newcastle Utd) departs the field of play to be replaced by Sean Longstaff.
65'

Eddie Howe decides to make a substitution. Alexander Isak (Newcastle Utd) will be replaced by Harvey Barnes.
65'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Jacob Murphy (Newcastle Utd) trots off the pitch and is replaced by Lloyd Kelly.
64'

Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) leaps to meet the corner from Declan Rice, but plants his header just over the bar from close range.
64'

Declan Rice (Arsenal) will deliver the corner kick.
63'

A great run by Declan Rice (Arsenal) gets him into the box, but his powerful shot is bravely blocked by a defender. Arsenal force a corner. They send men into the box.
60'

Arsenal are ruled offside.
60'

Joe Willock (Newcastle Utd) tackles a bit over-zealously and John Brooks blows for a foul. Arsenal are given an advantage. They have a free kick.
59'

Mikel Arteta prepares a substitution. Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) is replaced by Gabriel Jesus.
59'

Thomas Partey (Arsenal) comes off the pitch to be replaced by Jorginho.
58'

Leandro Trossard swings the cross over. Kai Havertz (Arsenal) gets his head to it but it goes just wide of the right post. The ball goes out of play and Newcastle will have a goal kick.
57'

David Raya steps in and intercepts a long pass from Sandro Tonali (Newcastle Utd).
56'

One of the players from Arsenal times his run too early and the referee blows his whistle for offside.
55'

Arsenal get a free kick.
55'

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle Utd) goes into the book for a horrible tackle. A yellow card is necessary in this case.
54'

Martin Dubravka comes off his line to intercept the corner from Declan Rice (Arsenal).
53'

Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) is caught off guard a bit when the ball lands at his feet, causing him to rush a first-time shot that is easily blocked by an opposition player. The ball goes out of play and Arsenal have been awarded a corner kick.
51'

The goalkeeper makes a superb save, but the ball rebounds off him out to Anthony Gordon (Newcastle Utd), who slots the ball inside the right post.
51'

David Raya was forced into action to thwart Alexander Isak (Newcastle Utd). He found himself some space after picking up a pass and unleashed a shot to the left post but couldn't beat the keeper.
49'

Neat passing move from Arsenal in order to create new attacking opportunities.
47'

Kai Havertz (Arsenal) is picked out by one of his teammates with a brilliant long-range cross, but he doesn't control the ball well and the defence eliminates the danger without any problem.
46'

The game restarts for the second half.
45+2'

The end of the first half.
45

The fourth official shows 2 min. of added time.
45'

John Brooks blows the whistle, Alexander Isak (Newcastle Utd) is penalised for a foul.
45'

Magalhaes Gabriel (Arsenal) shoots the rebound towards the goal. His effort lacks pace and that allows the goalkeeper to pull off a stunning save.
44'

The defensive wall does its job and blocks the free kick from Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) on the edge of the box.
42'

John Brooks has issued a yellow card to Joelinton (Newcastle Utd). Arsenal are about to take a free kick from a very dangerous position.
40'

The Arsenal players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.
39'

Joelinton (Newcastle Utd) commits an ugly tackle on his opponent, but there is no caution from the referee. A free kick to Arsenal.
37'

What a finish! Alexander Isak (Newcastle Utd) picks up the ball after finding some space inside the box, then fires it in off the crossbar.
37'

Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) is penalised for holding. John Brooks signals a set piece. Newcastle are awarded a free kick from long range.
36'

Declan Rice (Arsenal) clearly handles the ball, but he is surprised when the referee blows his whistle. It's a free kick to Newcastle, but it's in no position for a direct shot on goal.
31'

Kai Havertz (Arsenal) gets to the rebound and shoots, but the effort is blocked.
30'

Arsenal have been awarded a corner kick.
30'

The ball falls for Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) in the box, and he hits a first-time shot at goal that is inadvertently blocked by a defender. A bit unlucky there!
29'

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) weaves through the defence with ease and gets into a good position in front of goal. He pulls the trigger in an effort to beat the keeper, but fails as the ball hits the right post and ricochets away.
28'

Magalhaes Gabriel (Arsenal) received a pass and didn't think long what to do with it. He fired a powerful long-range shot which went painfully close to the right post.
27'

Joelinton (Newcastle Utd) escapes without any punishment from the referee after using excessive force to foul his opponent. Arsenal have a free kick.
25'

The corner is swung in but Newcastle can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
24'

An attempted cross from Joe Willock (Newcastle Utd) is cleared. The referee and his assistant both point at the corner flag. Newcastle will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
22'

The goalkeeper punched the ball away after Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) took the corner.
21'

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) has picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue.
21'

Valentino Livramento (Newcastle Utd) seems to have picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue playing.
20'

Valentino Livramento (Newcastle Utd) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
20'

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.
19'

Arsenal are showing great team chemistry. They are passing it around beautifully. Excellent team work.
15'

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle Utd) got the ball on the edge of the box and smashed a first-time shot, but his effort flew high over the crossbar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Arsenal.
15'

A defender unwittingly blocks the ball on the line after a snap shot from Lewis Hall (Newcastle Utd) inside the box following a slide rule pass.
15'

Arsenal are bossing possession at the moment by exchanging some precise passes from player to player.
13'

Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) receives a fine cross inside the box and attempts to score a goal, but his strike flies just a few inches over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Newcastle will have a goal kick.
13'

Now Arsenal have a corner.
12'

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out.
11'

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle Utd) plays a through ball but overhits it. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Arsenal.
10'

Well-positioned Kai Havertz (Arsenal) was first to the rebound and fired in a shot towards the bottom right corner, but Martin Dubravka reacted superbly to keep the ball out. The fans could not believe their eyes. It was a miraculous stop!
10'

William Saliba (Arsenal) reacts well to get to the rebound and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but he fails to get the ball through the players standing between him and the goal.
9'

A cross from a mid-range free kick, taken by Arsenal, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
9'

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle Utd) was too forceful with his tackle and John Brooks interrupted the game to signal a free kick. Arsenal will look to benefit from a promising free kick near the touchline.
8'

A brilliant cross into the box finds Anthony Gordon (Newcastle Utd), who directs his header to the middle of the goal, but the goalkeeper shows his reflexes and makes an astonishing save.
7'

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle Utd) attempts to set up his teammate with a scoring opportunity by chipping in a fine pass from the edge of the box, but one of the defenders intercepts his effort.
6'

Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) finds enough space to climb high and plants a header way over the bar. What a poor effort. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Newcastle.
6'

The referee points to the corner flag and Arsenal will take a corner.
5'

Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) swings in a cross, but the ball is cleared to safety by one of the defending players.
5'

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) serves up a nice cross, but the defence clears the danger.
4'

Joelinton (Newcastle Utd) takes a short pass in his stride inside the box, but hits a poor shot at goal that goes high over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Arsenal will have a goal kick.
2'

Kai Havertz (Arsenal) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee John Brooks signals. Free kick. Newcastle will probably just try to cross the ball in from here.
1'

Here we go, today's match is starting right now.

The players are out at last! Newcastle will take the kick-off.

Today's referee will be John Brooks.

Welcome to our live text commentary, ladies and gentlemen! The starting lineups will be announced very soon, so just sit back and get ready to enjoy the action.