Mikel Arteta was again striking a positive tone as Arsenal attempt to get their season back on track against Newcastle tomorrow.The Gunners have lost their last four games in domestic competition, exiting the FA Cup to Championship high-flyers Southampton and relinquishing top spot in the Premier League to Manchester City.Citys 1-0 win at Burnley in midweek saw them climb to the summit but they dont play in the league this weekend, enabling Arsenal to establish a three-point lead with victory over the struggling Tynesiders.Arteta, whose side take on Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday night, said: The energy [is] raised and the belief [is] raised. The clarity in what we have to do it cannot be better. Five [league] games to go. Tomorrow game one all in lets go for it.Four weeks, two big competitions to play for and everything to play for. If somebody had told us at the beginning of the season we would have taken it we are so excited.Table of ContentsThe energy has been so good, says Arsenal boss ArtetaArsenal winger Saka set to returnThe energy has been so good, says Arsenal boss ArtetaArsenal played well at City last weekend but several missed opportunities saw them lose 2-1.It was a much-improved performance, though, and Arteta says the feeling within the camp is good.He added: Every game we do something different to inspire them and guide them.This week we didnt have to do much. The energy has been so good, and the weather helps as well. It is so clear what is at stake.Win tomorrow, game one win and then well be much closer. I have belief in our players and our people and the willingness in what we want to achieve. You have to put everything into it. Those five games start tomorrow. Everything you have, you have to put it on the table, and you have to make it happen.Arsenal winger Saka set to returnArsenal will be boosted by the return to the squad of England winger Bukayo Saka. Saka has not played since the EFL Cup final due to an Achilles injury but is likely to be on the bench against a Newcastle side that have lost their last four in all competitions.Riccardo Calafiori will also be back but Jurrien Timber is not yet fit. Topics Arsenal F.C. Newcastle United F.C. Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read FPL Blank Gameweek 34: Your Ultimate Free Hit Guide Jon Fisher 24th April, 2026 FPL: Assessing your free hit options for Gameweek 34 with Tottenham players prominent Blake Hurst 24th April, 2026 Arsenal v Newcastle: Line-ups, stats and preview as edgy Gunners look to re-establish three-point lead Jon Fisher 24th April, 2026 Arsenal Champions League fixtures, results, squad and schedule 2025/26 101 GreatGoals 22nd April, 2026 Burnley vs Man City: Guardiola rues injury to exceptional Rodri as Stones future stays in doubt Ben Miller 21st April, 2026 Champions League semi finals: Confirmed dates and kick off times for 2025/26 fixtures including full Arsenal, PSG, Bayern, Atletico Madrid schedule Ben Miller 21st April, 2026
