Arsenal will be bidding to keep themselves in the Premier League title race when they travel to top-four hopefuls Newcastle United on Sunday afternoon.

The Gunners returned to the top of the table on Tuesday courtesy of a 3-1 success over Chelsea, but they are now back in second following Manchester City's victory over West Ham United on Wednesday.

Pep Guardiola's side will have the chance to move four points clear at the summit when they welcome struggling Leeds United on Saturday afternoon, further highlighting the importance of this match to Mikel Arteta's side.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the North London club's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Newcastle, who are in a strong position to claim a Champions League spot for next term.

Mohamed Elneny

Mohamed Elneny celebrates scoring for Arsenal against Oxford United on January 9, 2023 © Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

Mohamed Elneny picked up a severe knee injury towards the end of January, which saw him undergo surgery, and he will be unavailable for the remainder of the campaign.

Takehiro Tomiyasu

Arsenal's Takehiro Tomiyasu comes off injured on March 16, 2023 © Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

Takehiro Tomiyasu is also out for the remainder of the campaign, with the versatile defender undergoing surgery on a knee injury towards the end of March.

William Saliba

Arsenal's William Saliba goes down injured on March 16, 2023 © Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Back
Possible return date: Unknown

William Saliba's troublesome back injury remains a real concern for Arsenal, and the Frenchman will again be unavailable for selection for the clash with Newcastle.

Gabriel Magalhaes

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Unspecified
Possible return date: May 7 (vs. Newcastle)

Gabriel Magalhaes was forced off in the latter stages of the win over Chelsea on Tuesday night with an unspecified injury, so the centre-back is a doubt for the game at St James' Park.