Mikel Arteta is set to face the press at the Sobha Realty Centre ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Newcastle United.
The Gunners go into the game having secured safe passage into the quarter finals of the Carabao Cup with a 3-0 win over Preston North End in which Ethan Nwaneri was the star.
There could be more good news on the horizon with Martin Odegaard edging closer to a return to full fitness after two months out with an ankle problem.
There are some questions over the fitness of Gabriel and Ben White though ahead of a tough trip up to the north east.
It is almost a year on exactly from Arsenal’s last trip to St. James’ Park which was marred by controversial refereeing decisions.
