Arsenal take on Newcastle United knowing that anything other than a defeat would give them a massive boost to their hopes of finishing second for a third season in a row. However, should they lose to the Magpies for a fourth time this season, they would slip to third in the Premier League.
Mikel Arteta, speaking with supporters at a live Arsenal podcast event in London on Saturday evening, asked for a little more patience as a season of disappointment comes towards a close. He will welcome Kai Havertz back after months out in what is just one of the many misfortunes of the campaign.
Eddie Howe did manage to lift a trophy this season, the League Cup, but faces several fitness concerns himself. Lewis Hall and Matt Targett are out, as is Joe Willock and Kieran Trippier, but both Sven Botman and Joelinton face late fitness tests.
In what is the last home match of the season, you can expect updates on the full-time whistle as Arteta addresses the home crowd. All the action and build-up to come on football.london with our chief Arsenal writer Tom Canton .
