CALLUM WILSON returns to Newcastle United's starting line-up for this evening's final home game of the season against Arsenal.

Wilson will make his first start since injuring his calf and Achilles in December's draw with Manchester United.

The England international replaces Chris Wood, who is named in the Magpies' matchday squad.

Fabian Schar also returns to Newcastle's starting side, slotting into the back four ahead of Jamaal Lascelles, who drops down to the bench.

Kieran Trippier is also named amongst the substitutes, along with Ryan Fraser, who has returned to fitness after recovering from injury.


NEWCASTLE (4-3-3): Dubravka; Krafth, Schar, Burn, Targett; Guimaraes, Longstaff, Joelinton; Almiron, Wilson, Saint-Maximin.

Subs: Darlow, Dummett, Lascelles, Ritchie, Trippier, Fernandez, Fraser, Murphy, Gayle.

ARSENAL (4-2-3-1): Ramsdale; Tomiyasu, White, Gabriel, Tavares; Elneny, Xhaka; Saka, Odegaard, Smith Rowe; Nketiah.

Subs: Leno, Lacazette, Cedric, Pepe, Lokonga, Martinelli, Oulad M'hand, Swanson, Patino.