Arsenal predicted lineup vs Newcastle - Premier League

Arsenal's Premier League title hunt takes them to Tyneside on Sunday afternoon for a date with Newcastle United.

The Gunners found their form again in midweek, dispatching London rivals Chelsea 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium after going four games without a win - one of those games was a painful 4-1 defeat to Manchester City which handed Pep Guardiola's side the advantage in the title race.

Mikel Arteta hasn't rotated his team often this season but with the games coming thick and fast of late, the Spaniard made changes on Tuesday night to good effect. There could be more tinkering to the lineup here, but reverting back to a tried and tested formula against a Newcastle side who are bang in form and sitting third in the table.

Here's how Arteta may line Arsenal up.

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Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3)

GK: Aaron Ramsdale - David de Gea has 15 clean sheets for the season, making him the favourite to win the Golden Glove. Ramsdale is three behind but needs a big afternoon here to close the gap.

RB: Ben White - A reliable figure in Arsenal's back four, White has gone a long way to proving his £50m credentials.

CB: Jakub Kiwior - Stepped into Rob Holding's shoes in midweek and was largely impressive - particularly as the Pole has played such little football since arriving in England.

CB: Gabriel - Arsenal will be sweating on the Brazilian's fitness after he crumpled to the ground on numerous occasions in midweek. With William Saliba still injured, Arteta needs his other senior option available.

LB: Oleksandr Zinchenko - Offensively the Ukrainian is a great asset for Arsenal - stepping into midfield to help overload - but he has a habit of falling asleep at left-back. Punished in the week by Noni Madueke for doing exactly that.

DM: Thomas Partey - Given a watching brief against Chelsea in midweek after a hectic run of games. Would be hugely surprising if Partey didn't return to try and help Arsenal get on top of an impressive Newcastle midfield.

CM: Granit Xhaka - Will need to be switched on at both ends of the pitch with Joe Willock, Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton all in fine fettle.

CM: Martin Odegaard - The Norwegian bagged a vital brace in midweek against Chelsea - big players always step up on the big occasions.

RW: Bukayo Saka - Uncharacteristically quiet against Chelsea in midweek, though his presence did grow as the game wore on. A big performance from Saka could decide the game in Arsenal's favour.

ST: Gabriel Jesus - Will never be the goalscoring machine that Arsenal may need from a centre forward, but you can't argue with the value Jesus provides in his all-around game.

LW: Gabriel Martinelli - Rotated with Leandro Trossard on Tuesday, a return to the starting lineup is in the offing for 15-goal Martinelli, who could try to exploit Kieran Trippier with his turn of pace.

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