Arsenal team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Newcastle United

Arsenal will be bidding to keep themselves in the Premier League title race when they travel to top-four hopefuls Newcastle United on Sunday afternoon.

The Gunners returned to the top of the table on Tuesday courtesy of a 3-1 success over Chelsea, but they are now back in second following Manchester City's victory over West Ham United on Wednesday.

Pep Guardiola's side will have the chance to move four points clear at the summit when they welcome struggling Leeds United on Saturday afternoon, further highlighting the importance of this match to Mikel Arteta's side.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the North London club's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Newcastle, who are in a strong position to claim a Champions League spot for next term.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Knee Possible return date: Unknown

Mohamed Elneny picked up a severe knee injury towards the end of January, which saw him undergo surgery, and he will be unavailable for the remainder of the campaign.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Knee Possible return date: Unknown

Takehiro Tomiyasu is also out for the remainder of the campaign, with the versatile defender undergoing surgery on a knee injury towards the end of March.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Back Possible return date: Unknown

William Saliba's troublesome back injury remains a real concern for Arsenal, and the Frenchman will again be unavailable for selection for the clash with Newcastle.

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Unspecified Possible return date: May 7 (vs. Newcastle)

Gabriel Magalhaes was forced off in the latter stages of the win over Chelsea on Tuesday night with an unspecified injury, so the centre-back is a doubt for the game at St James' Park.

Arsenal have no players suspended for the clash with Eddie Howe's team.