Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen is set to return from a hamstring problem.

Abou Diaby has recovered from his serious knee injury but has picked up a minor groin problem so will miss Monday's game.

Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko, who has missed three games with a hamstring problem, should feature.

Strikers Papiss Cisse (knee) and Luuk de Jong (ankle) have been ruled out and Hatem Ben Arfa has also confirmed he will not be involved.

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