Moussa Sissoko 'close to Newcastle United return'

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew could have Moussa Sissoko at his disposal for his side's clash against Arsenal on Monday evening.

Sissoko has been struggling with a hamstring injury that he suffered during Newcastle's 4-0 defeat to Southampton on March 29.

However, according to Chronicle Live, Pardew is hopeful that Sissoko will return to the side in a bid to end the Magpies' five-game losing run.

The North-East outfit are currently ninth in the Premier League table with three games left to play.