Official Site of Arsenal · May 18, 2025

Team news: Rice returns against Newcastle

Declan Rice shorthandMikel Arteta has made one change to his side for this afternoon’s Premier League clash against Newcastle United, with Declan Rice returning to the team.

The midfielder, who is a nominee for the Premier League Player of the Season, missed last week’s 2-2 draw at Liverpool with a hip problem but replaces ex-Magpies Mikel Merino who is suspended following his red card at Anfield.

There is more good news in that Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard have overcome injury scares to start our final game at Emirates Stadium this term, while Kai Havertz is a welcome sight on our bench.

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