Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta believes Newcastle United can challenge for the Premier League title next season. Newcastle visit the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon where a win will confirm Champions League qualification and take them into second in the Premier League table above their hosts.

The battle for Champions League qualification is set to take another turn tonight with four hopeful teams in action.

On the other side, Chelsea has been picking up steam. With a 3-1 win over Liverpool last weekend, the Blues have gone unbeaten in six straight league matches, having won three contests in a row. In the tight race that both clubs are in, three points is almost a necessity to ensure they stay in the top five.

Arsenal forward Kai Havertz could feature in their Premier League home game against Newcastle United after recovering from hamstring surgery, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday.

Arsenal forward Kai Havertz could feature in their Premier League home game against Newcastle United after recovering from hamstring surgery, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday as the north London club look to consolidate second place.

Kai Havertz has a chance of playing for Arsenal against Newcastle after breaking all metrics in his return to the squad. Mikel Arteta faced the media ahead of Arsenal’s match with Newcastle United with the sides locked in a battle to finish second in the league.