Newcastle v Arsenal: Arsene Wenger's starting 11 (Two changes)

Arsene Wenger makes two changes to the team which beat Everton 2-1 on Tuesday night.

Abou Diaby replaces the injured Alex Song. Whilst Andrey Arshavin is handed his first Premier League start since December 13, the defeat at Old Trafford against Manchester United.

Arsenal:

Szczesny

Sagna - Djourou - Koscielny - Clichy

Diaby - Wilshere

Walcott - Fabregas - Arshavin

van Persie

Subs: Almunia, Eboue, Gibbs, Squillaci, Rosicky, Bendtner, Chamakh.

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