Arteta revealed that the midfielder did not train in the build-up to the clash and asked for an update after the match, he suggested it was a hip issue that kept Rice out against Liverpool and left him as a doubt for the Newcastle clash. "I think he is struggling, it does not look good,” Arteta said.

Arsenal have seen a raft of injuries this season and Declan Rice missed the Gunners' draw against Liverpool on Sunday with Mikel Arteta offering a concerning update on the star