Newcastle United Injury Update: Alexander Isak and Sven Botman Set to Miss Arsenal Clash
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has provided an injury update on key duo Alexander Isak and Sven Botman ahead of Saturday’s clash against Arsenal. The Gunners travel to St James’ Park this weekend looking to maintain their unbeaten start to the Premier League season.
Mikel Arteta’s side currently sit second in the table, two points behind leaders Tottenham. But Arsenal face a tricky test against a Newcastle side who have not tasted defeat in their last six top-flight fixtures.
Howe’s men are also full of confidence having smashed Manchester United 3-0 in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday. However, in a boost to Arsenal, Newcastle are set to be without striker Isak, who has produced six goals across eight Premier League games this term.
Alexander Isak and Sven Botman Injury Updates
Howe has confirmed that Isak will likely return after the upcoming international break while defender Botman is also a doubt to face Arsenal.
‘No, I don’t think for this game (against Arsenal) we are expecting anyone (back) that wasn’t available to face Wolves,’ Howe said on Friday.
‘The majority (of injuries) are longer term, unfortunately for us, so that is the position we are in. We will go with a very similar squad.
‘Botman’s unclear at the moment. We’re going day-by-day with that one currently. Isak we hope will be back after the international break.’
Newcastle United vs Arsenal Preview
With Isak and Botman set to miss out, Newcastle will be hoping to continue their impressive form against Arsenal. The Magpies have won four of their last six Premier League games and are currently sitting in ninth place in the table.
Arsenal, meanwhile, have been in excellent form since the start of the season. The Gunners have won five of their last six league games and are unbeaten in their last eight matches in all competitions.
It promises to be an intriguing clash between two sides who have been in good form of late. With Isak and Botman set to miss out, it will be interesting to see if Newcastle can continue their impressive run of form against the Gunners.
Conclusion
Eddie Howe has provided an injury update on key Newcastle United duo Alexander Isak and Sven Botman ahead of Saturday’s clash against Arsenal. Howe has confirmed that Isak will likely return after the upcoming international break while defender Botman is also a doubt to face the Gunners.
With Isak and Botman set to miss out, Newcastle will be hoping to continue their impressive form against Arsenal. The Magpies have won four of their last six Premier League games and are currently sitting in ninth place in the table. It promises to be an intriguing clash between two sides who have been in good form of late.