Adrian Clarke suggests in-form Magpies will prove too hot to handle for Gunners' defence in battle for second spot

Eddie Howe has confirmed that Kieran Trippier is set to miss Newcastle United's trip to Arsenal on Sunday - but there is a slight chance that Joe Willock and Sven Botman could be involved. Trippier sat out of last Sunday's 2-0 win against Chelsea due to a calf injury and he won't be fit enough to feature in North London.

Eddie Howe confirmed Newcastle are likely to be without three key players for Sunday’s Premier League showdown against Arsenal. The Magpies are closing in on securing Champions League qualification following last weekend’s win over Chelsea.

Liverpool apart, the occupants of England’s five Champions League spots are still unknown; four will go to the remainder of the top five, while Manchester United and Tottenham’s Europa League final will add a surprising sheen to one of those sides’ worst seasons in recent history.

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