Arsenal XI vs Newcastle: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Premier League | OneFootball

Kai Havertz could return for crunch clash at Emirates Stadium, along with Declan Rice

Kai Havertz could make his Arsenal return against Newcastle.

Mikel Arteta will make a late call on the German’s fitness on Saturday before deciding if he can feature at Emirates Stadium.

“He has done certain parts of the sessions in the past two days,” the Arsenal boss said of Havertz on Friday. “He looks in great shape, but I think it is more a shout of, first of all the medical staff, the doctors, especially, giving the clearances - and then how Kai actually feels to contribute if he is required.

Arsenal will definitely be without Mikel Merino as he is suspended following his red card against Liverpool last weekend.

Gabriel Magalhaes (hamstring), Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee) and Gabriel Jesus (knee) are all set to miss out, too.

Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber, Jorginho, Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard are doubts.

Jorginho, Martinelli, Rice and Trossard did, however, all take part in an opening training session at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.

Arsenal are currently second in the Premier League table but just two points ahead of Newcastle.

Predicted Arsenal XI (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli

Injured: Gabriel (hamstring), Jesus (knee), Tomiyasu (knee)

Doubts: Havertz (hamstring), Jorginho (rib), Martinelli (unknown), Rice (hamstring), Timber (unknown), Trossard (hamstring)

Suspended: Merino

Time and date: 4:30pm BST on Sunday May 18, 2025

Venue: Emirates Stadium, London

Referee: Simon Hooper

How to watch: Sky Sports