With Everton's latest result ending in defeat, Arsenal have the chance to go 4 points clear in the race for 4th spot. The Gunners face a poor Newcastle side of late, but as this game has proven to be open and a close affair, Arsene Wenger will take nothing for granted.

Wenger said:

"You know that Newcastle have quality, so of course we have to prepare like we will face a Premier League battle.

"The exciting thing in the Premier League is that everybody fights for every game and we have to prepare for that.

The long awaited news on Arsene Wenger's future at the club has come out that he is to stay.

Wenger was asked by beIN Sports about his future at the club and whether he is to stay or leave. In his response, Wenger made it clear that he wants to stay and keep his word to the club.

The interviewer from beIN Sports asked:

“Will you stay or will you go at the end of the season?"

Arsene Wenger has revealed the latest team news ahead of the clash against Newcastle United on Monday Evening.

The game against Newcastle is a vital game for Arsenal as every game from now till the end of the season is a must win.

Arsenal are currently in 4th spot, 1 point ahead of Everton, but with recent results against Newcastle, this just may be the biggest game of the 4th spot race for the Gunners.

Kieran Gibbs is said to be sidelined still with an ankle problem, but good news is that Thomas Vermaelen could make a return to the squad. This becomes good news for the Gunners as recent games with Vermaelen on left-back have gone well with the player having good performances.

It is understood Arsenal are making contingency plans to find a replacement for Arsene Wenger if he was to leave. This was reported on Goal by the reliable Wayne Veysey.

Arsenal have made contact with Louis van Gaal amid ongoing uncertainty over the future of Arsene Wenger, Goal understands.

The Gunners remain confident that Wenger will sign a two-year contract extension agreed last October but know he will quit as manager if the team fail to meet his targets over the next month.

It’s that time of season where someone needs to sign a new deal. This time it is not Walcott but indeed Bacary Sagna. According to goal it is believed that Sagna is close to agreeing a new 3 year deal which will put him close to 100k a week.

Bacary Sagna is close to reaching an agreement with Arsenal over a new contract, Goal understands.

Sagna’s representatives have held positive fresh talks with the club and the Gunners hierarchy believe they have made a breakthrough in their attempt to extend the player’s deal beyond this season