Newcastle United host Arsenal on Sunday afternoon looking to move to within three points of the Premier League leaders.
The Magpies have been in superb form throughout December, recording 10 points from their last four fixtures to maintain sixth position in the league table.
Manager Alan Pardew will welcome back midfielder Cheik Tiote after the Ivorian missed Newcastle's 5-1 triumph over Stoke City through suspension.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will be without Aaron Ramsey after the Wales international suffered a thigh injury during his side's 3-1 win at West Ham United.
Wenger could also opt to rest Mesut Ozil, but the Gunners welcome back Jack Wilshere from a two-match suspension
Recent form
Newcastle United: WLWDWW
Arsenal: WDLLDW
Possible starting lineups
Newcastle United: Krul; Debuchy, Santon, Williamson, Coloccini; Sissoko, Ben Arfa, Tiote, Cabaye, Gouffran; Remy
Arsenal: Szczesny; Sagna, Gibbs, Mertesacker, Vermaelen; Arteta, Walcott, Wilshere, Rosicky, Cazorla; Giroud
Sports Mole says: 1-2
Darren Plant
