Newcastle United head coach Steve Bruce insists the 'gloves are off' as the Magpies aim to pick up their first win of 2021 at Arsenal.
It will be the second trip to the Emirates Stadium in 10 days for United following the extra-time defeat in their FA Cup third-round clash on January 9.
Bruce's side were guilty of spurning several late opportunities to book their place in the fourth round, and were made to pay following strikes from Emile Smith Rowe and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
The pressure on the Newcastle boss has intensified in the days since that FA Cup exit due to the dismal midweek defeat at Sheffield United.
Ryan Fraser was dismissed on the stroke of half-time, and a Billy Sharp penalty was enough to hand the Blades their first Premier League victory of the campaign.
Bruce has urged his team to get back to basics in their Monday night tie in the capital, and believes they need to be ready for a 'scrap' following their slide towards the relegation zone.
Allan Saint-Maximin has returned to light training after recovering from Covid-19, while Fraser will miss the contest through suspension.
Captain Jamaal Lascelles could return to action after missing the midweek trip to Bramall Lane, but Federico Fernandez could be set to miss out.
Following Bruce's pre-match comments and the failed 'false 10' experiment, how would you like to see United line-up at Arsenal tonight?
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