MIKEL ARTETA is ready to ring the changes for Arsenal’s weekend bout against Newcastle.
The Gunners are still reeling from their 4-0 battering at the hands of Liverpool.
Arteta could now make three changes to his regular starting XI to face Newcastle.
Aaron Ramsdale is sure to stay in goal ahead of Bernd Leno.
And the defensive trio of Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ben White and Gabriel have all been in good form.
However, youngster Nuno Tavares struggled against Mo Salah at Anfield and is set to be replaced by fan favourite Kieran Tierney at left-back.
Further ahead, Thomas Partey is likely to retain his midfield spot.
But Ainsley Maitland-Niles could get the nod ahead of Albert Sambi Lokonga after missing out against Liverpool.
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The final change could see Martin Odegaard replace Alexandre Lacazette in the hole behind captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
That would leave Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe to continue on the flanks as Arsenal look to bounce back against Eddie Howe’s men.
However, should Arteta wish to mix things up even more, there are further options he could utilise.
Calum Chambers could come in for Tomiyasu at right-back, while Mo Elneny is eager for minutes in midfield.
Up top, Gabriel Martinelli could be handed a chance after a shaky few months.
And Nicolas Pepe is another Arteta may yet call upon to improve Arsenal’s chances in the final third.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
