Squad sheets: Arsenal v Newcastle United

Arsène Wenger says that Newcastle's destruction of Sunderland last week may have been to his advantage, as it helped warn his players against treating the Geordies with the sort of complacency that has this season led to defeats by West Brom and Shakhtar. Being forewarned may not be forearmed when it comes to dealing with Andy Carroll, however, and the young striker has the tools to test the solidity of Arsenal's central defence. Pass that test and Arsenal can count on the rest of the team passing Newcastle to death. Paul Doyle Venue Emirates Stadium, Sunday 1.30pm Tickets Sold out Last season N/A Referee M Dean This season's matches 8 Y 23, R 0, 2.88 cards per game Odds Arsenal 2-7 Newcastle 12-1 Draw 5-1 Arsenal Subs from Szczesny, Arshavin, Denílson, Bendtner, Vela, Djourou, Rosicky, Eastmond Doubtful None Injured Van Persie (ankle, 10 Nov), Vermaelen (achilles, 10 Nov), Ramsey (leg, Dec), Gibbs (knee, Dec), Diaby (ankle, unknown) Suspended None Form guide WWWLLD Disciplinary record Y20 R3 Leading scorers Nasri, Walcott 4 Newcastle Subs from Soderberg, Campbell, S Taylor, Perch, Kadar, Routledge, Guthrie, Smith, Ranger, Lovenkrands Doubtful Campbell (thigh) Injured Harper (shoulder, Dec), Best (ankle, Dec), Gosling (knee, Jan), Ben Arfa (leg, Apr) Suspended None Form guide WWDLLW Disciplinary record Y22 R0 Leading scorer Nolan 7 Match pointers • Arsenal have won all of their last three home matches in all competitions against Newcastle by a 3-0 scoreline • Newcastle have won one of their last 15 league meetings with Arsenal • Between them, housemates Andy Carroll and Kevin Nolan have scored 12 of Newcastle's 19 Premier League goals this season • Arsenal have scored in the last 10 minutes in nine of their last 11 home league games • Only Manchester United have scored as many headed goals in the Premier League as Newcastle this season (six)