Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is still without Alexis Sanchez but has been boosted by the return of midfielder Mathieu Flamini.

Calum Chambers had to play in midfield against Bournemouth because of the number injuries but Flamini could return alongside Aaron Ramsey.

Alexis Sanchez is close to a return but will not be risked against Newcastle and is instead likely to make a comeback in the FA Cup tie against Sunderland on 9 January.

There are still a number of injuries in the squad with Jack Wilshere, Mikel Arteta, Francis Coquein, Danny Welbeck, Santi Cazorla and Tomas Rosicky still missing.

Steve McClaren's Newcastle squad is also decimated by injuries.

Vurnon Anita has joined goalkeeper Rob Elliott on the sidelines with eight other players - more than any other team in the Premier League.

Arsenal injuries and suspensions Show all 6 1 /6 Arsenal injuries and suspensions Arsenal injuries and suspensions Alexis Sanchez (forward) Had suffered a setback to his hamstring but is expected to make a comeback against Sunderland in the FA Cup Getty Images Arsenal injuries and suspensions Jack Wilshere (midfield) The England international hoped to return before the end of the year, having not played this season, but he is still out for a while. 2015 Getty Images Arsenal injuries and suspensions Tomas Rosicky (midfield) The veteran midfielder is expected to return early in 2016 from a knee injury. Has not played since the end of the 2014/15 season. Getty Images Arsenal injuries and suspensions Mikel Arteta (midfield) The club captain replaced Coquelin in the West Brom defeat, but lasted just 36 minutes before he was also forced off with a recurrence of a previous calf strain. 2015 Getty Images Arsenal injuries and suspensions Francis Coquelin (midfield) Francis Coquelin suffered a knee injury in a tackle on Claudio Yacub during Arsenal's defeat by West Brom, and a scan revealed extensive ligament damage that will keep him out for at least two months, meaning he will not return until late January. Arsenal injuries and suspensions Danny Welbeck (striker) England striker Welbeck has been pencilled in to return early in 2016, although there is some confusion over exactly when he will be available again after undergoing surgery on a mystery knee injury. Getty Images