Arsenal may be able to welcome back Thomas Partey, who has been missing since October with a thigh injury.
Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko are nearing a return but Takehiro Tomiyasu remains out with a calf issue.
Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe confirmed that Fabian Schar has recovered from a wrist problem and is available for selection.
Alexander Isak and Joe Willock are back in training, but Callum Wilson, Elliot Anderson and Joelinton remain out.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
- Arsenal are unbeaten in 11 Premier League home games against Newcastle - their goalless draw last season ended a run of 10 straight victories.