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.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has left the door open for Alexander Isak to join Arsenal after making a surprising comment after the clubs clashed in the Premier League on Sunday.

The Sweden international was left of the squad for Newcastle’s 1-0 defeat at Arsenal on Sunday with a groin issue.