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‘Time-wasting’ tactics have not been uncommon in games between these teams in recent meetings. Newcastle did it to Arsenal and the Emirates and then Arteta’s side did it at St James’ Park last May.

Raya has just been told to hurry up on a goalkick, no less than 16 minutes into the game…

13 mins: This is a big night for a couple of players in Arsenal’s side – namely Jorginho and Kai Havertz after poor performances in the defeat at West Ham. Arteta will need his midfield to control the game, especially with Odegaard absent.

There are some signs of life from Arsenal but Newcastle are able to clear following a short corner from the right.

10 mins: The Newcastle fans are furious as Joelinton is not allowed to come back onto the pitch until around 45 seconds after play resumes. Arsenal have walked into what looks to be a difficult atmosphere and this will be another test of Arteta’s title challengers.

8 mins: Saliba and Joelinton crash into each other challenging for a high ball – and it’s the Newcastle man who comes off worse. The Brazilian requires some treatment but looks like he will be able to continue.

5 mins: Longstaff whips in a testing cross that Raya elects to punch clear – the hosts have made the brighter start but Arsenal can slow it down as Nketiah draws a foul in the Newcastle half.

2 mins: Newcastle thrashed PSG at St James’ Park earlier this season thanks to their press and Anthony Gordon attempts to recreate that atmosphere as he closes down Saliba in the opening moments.

The centre-back stays cool, though, as Arsenal play out.

Underway at St James’ Park – the hosts will be up for this.

As this is Newcastle’s last home match before Remembrance Day, there will be a moment for those at St James’ Park to pay their respects.

Here we go! This should be a cracker. Stay with us for all the updates as Arsenal put their unbeaten record on the line against Newcastle, who have ground to make up on the top four.

Mikel Arteta hinted defender Ben White could be the next of his key players to sign a new deal at the Emirates Stadium.

White will make his 100th appearance for Arsenal against Newcastle having joined from Brighton in 2021 and Arteta is pleased with how the 26-year-old has developed under his tenure.

“We are always trying to keep the squad in a healthy position in any way, and the club and Edu especially are working on that,” he replied when asked about a potential new contract for White.

“I think he’s progressed in the right way in the last few years. He had a little bit of a difficult start, which is normal because it was a big jump with different expectations.

“He started to play as well in certain different positions, but I think he’s shown a lot of determination and courage to overcome that.

“I think he has a big personality, I think he copes with pressure really well, he has a lot of quality, he gives us different positions and he’s been a key player for us.

“He’s a really good character in his own way and the way he is, the way he presents himself, but he loves football. The way he trains every day, the way he applies himself is top and we need players like him.”