Newcastle got the better of Arsenal in the opening 45 minutes. Their back-three kept the Arsenal attack quiet, and the Gunners’ midfield was wide open. Much of that openness falls squarely on Thomas Partey’s shoulders.

John: Both sides were dreadful. Newcastle had the majority of the chances in the first half with a depleted squad. Isak, despite misfiring of late, would have been far more of a threat than past-it Wilson. Arsenal were poor too, though. A dull watch all round.

Arsenal's win over Newcastle all but confirms second place, but another trophyless season is taking its tolll.

Previewing Arsenal's Premier League battle with Newcastle. Includes how to watch on TV, team news, score prediction and full build-up.

Arsenal snapped a season-long jinx against Newcastle United with a nervy 1-0 win in their last Premier League home game on Sunday all but securing runners-up spot and a place in next season's Champions League.

Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly both interested in signing Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon, who is valued at roughly €95 million (£80m).

Callum Wilson, who has endured a rotten run of injuries himself, led the line for the visitors at the Emirates. In stark contrast to Newcastle’s misfortune, Arsenal were able to welcome Kai Havertz back to his first matchday squad since suffering a severe hamstring injury in January.

Alexander Isak, Kieran Trippier, Joelinton and Lewis Hall were missing from Sunday's 1-0 defeat at the Emirates Stadium, while Sven Botman and Joe Willock's match fitness is lacking. As such, Howe has limited options at his disposal.