Isak & Gordon doubts for Magpies

Newcastle United are ready on key attacking duo Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon to show their health to face Arsenal on Saturday lunchtime.

Isak scored within the cup win over Chelsea in midweek however has struggled for health all season whereas Gordon has a groin harm.

Howe stated: “They each really feel OK. We’ll assess how they really feel at the moment.

“Typically 48 hours after the sport you’ll be able to really feel completely different to 24 hours. It’s not essentially a straight line with how the physique feels. They’ve each had niggling accidents so we’ll decide at the moment.”

Sean Longstaff, Lloyd Kelly and Emil Krafth all impressed after coming into the aspect in midweek however may return to the bench.

The Magpies are with no Premier League win for the reason that center of September and Howe says his aspect are prepared for a stiff examination from the title-challenging Gunners.

Eddie Howe on final season’s win in opposition to Arsenal at St. James’ Park:

“I do keep in mind it being a fantastic ambiance, very bodily and aggressive sport. Two groups actually going at it. It was a very good advert for the Premier League. Optimistic feelings from that sport.” pic.twitter.com/d2C9oCPadL

— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) November 1, 2024

He stated: “They’re an excellent group with an excellent supervisor. We play one of the vital constant groups within the Premier League for the final couple of years so the problem for us is rarely simple, however we’re at dwelling.

“Arsenal have completed very nicely this season; they’re superb from set-plays and a bodily group. We must be prepared for that check.”

Sandro Tonali is anticipated to play a key half in midfield in opposition to Declan Rice, and Howe says the Italian has impressed him together with his versatility since coming again into the group this season.

“Sandro can positively play each positions, whether or not it’s greater or decrease, and that’s why we recruited him in a method, as a result of he had that versatility,” Howe stated.

“We didn’t wish to signal one participant for one place. We wanted that flexibility, particularly going right into a Champions League season that we confronted.”