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Howay the lads!
Newcastle United FC
Last Year: 12th place, 46 points, 11-13-14
Out: Hatem Ben Arfa (ankle)
Questionable: Joey Barton (Twitter), Shane Ferguson (ankle), Danny Guthrie (ankle)
Projected XI: [Assuming a 4-4-2 until further notice] Harper/Krul (really, who knows?) | Simpson, STaylor, Coloccini (C), RTaylor | Marveaux, Tiote, Cabaye, Jonas | Shola, Ba
Projected Subs: Harper/Krul, Williamson, Obertan, Gosling, Barton, Vuckic, Best
Arsenal FC
Last Year: 4th place, 68 points, 19-11-8
Out: Jack Wilshere (ankle), Abou Diaby (ankle), Cesc Fabregas (Barca announcement not official yet), Samir Nasri ("illness")
Questionable: Robin van Persie (knee), Kieran Gibbs (thigh)
Projected XI: Szczesny | Sagna, Djourou, Vermaelen, Gibbs | Ramsey, Song | Rosicky | Walcott, Van Persie (C), Gervinho
Projected Subs: Almunia, Vela, Koscielny, Arshavin, Gibbs, Squillaci, Oxlade-Chamberlain
Match Official: Peter Walton