Eddie Howe's team news update: Gordon, Bruno and Livramento latest

Eddie Howe's team news update: Gordon, Bruno and Livramento latest

The Magpies travel to the Emirates Stadium looking to arrest a recent run of four successive defeats in all competitions, while putting a dent in the Gunners' title hopes at the same time.

England international Gordon missed the loss at home to Bournemouth last weekend through injury and head coach Howe revealed the trip to the capital will again come too soon for the 25-year-old.

At his pre-match media briefing on Friday morning, Howe also provided an update on Tino Livramento's fitness after the full back was withdrawn against the Cherries last Saturday - but said he was hopeful that captain Bruno Guimarães isn't too far off a first start since February after returning to action as a substitute last time out.

Here are some of the key talking points:

On Livramento...

"With Tino, he went for a scan initially. We don't think it's a bad injury. We'll wait and see whether he'll play again this season. He's due to have another scan at the weekend to determine the full extent.

"I think Tino's very level-headed, very stable mentally. He's had a frustrating season (after) such a good season last year - he was outstanding, was fit and available and really contributed to what we delivered.

"This year's been different and that's just the life of a footballer I'm afraid. He's never been able to get that run of games to find his best form. He's an outstanding player."

On Gordon...

"Anthony won't make the game. He hasn't trained this week, again not a serious injury, but not in time for this game. Hopefully (he'll be fit) for next week."

On the impact of the recent run...

"We're all feeling that pain at the moment. It's been a difficult period for us. We're very determined to try and put that right and determined to try and win as many games as we can.