Team News: Cheick Tiote returns for Newcastle United against Arsenal

Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote returns to the starting lineup for their Premier League clash against Arsenal this afternoon.

Tiote replaces Hatem Ben Arfa, who drops to the bench, in what is the only change to Alan Pardew's side.

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere comes back into the team following a suspension to replace Mesut Ozil, who has been ruled out with a shoulder problem.

Defender Thomas Vermaelen is suffering from illness, so Laurent Koscielny starts in his place. Newcastle United: Krul, Debuchy, Coloccini, Williamson, Santon, Anita, Tiote, Cabaye, Sissoko, Remy, Gouffran

Arsenal: Szczesny, Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Gibbs, Flamini, Rosicky, Wilshere, Walcott, Cazorla, Giroud

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