How much does today's game against Newcastle matter? In Premier League terms, nowhere near as much as it ought to. The three points on offer today should – at a minimum – be important for a finish in the top 6 to ensure European football next season. However, after 13 defeats we currently lie 11th in the table and that ship has sailed. However, with something still to play for on Thursday, there's plenty for Mikel Arteta to think about today when it comes to his team selection. He has to consider the risk of using players who will be absolutely crucial for the second leg against Villarreal against the benefit of playing them today. In that group I put Bukayo Saka, Thomas Partey, Emile...
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