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

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