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 head coach Eddie Howe refused to give the guarantee that Alexander Isak would not leave the club in the summer amid interest from Arsenal

Newcastle face Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday hoping to all but secure a spot in next season’s Champions League