Newcastle United's injury concerns are keeping manager Eddie Howe preoccupied going into the last two matches of the season as his third-placed side look to ensure a spot in the Champions League with a top-five finish in the Premier League.

Eddie Howe has warned his Newcastle players not to get "distracted" ahead of Sunday's trip to second-placed Arsenal as they seek to nail down a Champions League spot next season.Newcastle have beaten Arsenal three times this season -- once in the Premier League and in both legs of the League Cup semi-finals -- but Howe said they had been tough opponents.

Newcastle United could effectively secure Champions League qualification without kicking a ball this weekend.