MC: Mathieu Flamini
With Mikel Arteta out injured, Mathieu Flamini is the main candidate to play the defensive midfield role for Arsenal in this tricky game against Newcastle.
MC: Santi Cazorla
With Aaron Ramsey joining Jack Wilshere on the treatment table, Santi Cazorla could drop a little deeper to partner Flamini in midfield, with few other options available.