Eddie Howe confirmed Newcastle are likely to be without three key players for Sunday’s Premier League showdown against Arsenal. The Magpies are closing in on securing Champions League qualification following last weekend’s win over Chelsea.

Howe is confident that Newcastle will be in a position to strengthen, rather than weaken, themselves during the off-season.

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe believes there’s no reason why his side can’t be significantly strengthened in the summer transfer window.