Arsenal head to Newcastle United this weekend as the Gunners seek to keep pace with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League.

The Gunners did not find it easy up against Eddie Howe’s side last season, beaten on Tyneside in November in the league and losing home and away in the Carabao Cup semi-final.

But even at this ridiculously early stage of the season, Mikel Arteta’s side dare not drop more points should Liverpool get the win at Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Bukayo Saka made his return from a hamstring injury that sidelined him for three games off the bench against Manchester City.

There were a few nervous glances on the Arsenal bench when the England international was left in a heap following a heavy challenge against Port Vale in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday but his manager eased

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