Arsenal team news: Expected 4-2-3-1 line-up vs Newcastle as Tierney and Partey could start

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Arsenal host Newcastle United in the Premier League on Monday as Mikel Arteta’s side look to recapture their winning form. The manager has decisions to make after a draw against Crystal Palace ended a run of four straight wins in all competitions – and Express Sport takes a look at the likely line-up.

Goalkeeper – Bernd Leno

Bernd Leno is a shoo-in to start against Newcastle, with his No1 spot unchallenged since Emiliano Martinez joined Aston Villa.

Runar Alex Runarsson was signed in the summer, but the Iceland international has struggled to convince in his few performances so far.

Arsenal have been linked with Brentford keeper David Raya and Brighton’s Mat Ryan as manager Arteta targets more robust competition to keep Leno on his toes.

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Defence – Bellerin, Luiz, Holding, Tierney

The big news is that Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney could be fit to start.

Tierney’s forays forward were missed as the Gunners were frustrated in last Thursday’s 0-0 draw against Palace at the Emirates.

But a scan on his calf injury has revealed it is not serious, and he should replace Ainsley Maitland-Niles at left-back.

Rob Holding looked assured against Palace and could kep his place alongside David Luiz at centre-back – although Gabriel Magalhaes is also pushing for a start after returning to fitness.

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Midfield – Partey, Xhaka, Smith Rowe

Thomas Partey came on as sub against Palace after missing six Premier League games with a hip injury.

The deadline day signing from Atletico Madrid could make just his seventh top-flight appearance since joining the Gunners.

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He would likely come in for Dani Ceballos alongside Granit Xhaka, who helped snuf  out the threat of Palace’s attack last week.

Emile Smith Rowe looks likely to continue in the No10 role as he looks to provide the creativity to spark Arsenal’s attack.

Attack – Saka, Lacazette, Aubameyang

Bukayo Saka looks likely to continue on the right of Arsenal’s attack having impressed in recent weeks.

Alexandre Lacazette has found form leading the line and is set to continue as the focal point of the front line.

Gabriel Martinelli may be fit after a recent foot injury, but Arteta could stick with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on the left so as not to rush the teenager’s return.

Nicolas Pepe had little impact after replacing Maitland-Niles against Palace and may have to settle for a place on the bench again.

Arsenal predicted line-up vs Newcastle (4-2-3-1): Leno; Bellerin, Luiz, Holding, Tierney; Partey, Xhaka; Saka, Smith-Rowe, Aubameyang; Lacazette.

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