Arsenal confirmed their qualification for next season's UEFA Champions League with a 1–0 victory over Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, courtesy of a brilliant second-half strike from midfielder Declan Rice.
Arsenal head into Sunday's crucial clash against Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium battling a mini injury crisis, with several key players facing late fitness tests.
Newcastle United delivered a statement of intent in the Champions League race, outclassing top-five rivals Chelsea 2-0 in a clash that lived up to its billing.
Sandro Tonali will be central to the narrative as Newcastle United host Chelsea at St James' Park on Sunday in a match with huge implications for Champions League qualification.
Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton is set to miss the remainder of the season after suffering a setback in his recovery from a knee injury.
Newcastle United captain Jamaal Lascelles has returned to first-team training after a 13-month spell on the sidelines with an ACL injury.