Arsenal suffer double injury scare ahead of Newcastle clash with late fitness tests

Mikel Arteta will be sweating the fitness of both Ben White and Gabriel Magalhaes on Monday as Arsenal face Newcastle in a must-win game.

The Gunners travel to Newcastle with the knowledge that anything other than three points could cost themselves a Champions League place for next season after they were thrashed 3-0 by Tottenham on Thursday. Ben White was an unused substitute in that game as he is struggling to return to full fitness, and the Gunners winced further as Gabriel pulled up with injury late on.

Rob Holding's red card had already left Arteta short of defensive options after he was dismissed against Tottenham. But both White and Gabriel were absent in training, and will receive late fitness tests before Arteta determines whether they will face Newcastle on Monday.

It could be a very makeshift centre-back partnership for Arsenal if both White and Gabriel are both deemed unfit, and that will be music to the ears of Tottenham, who are dreaming of a slip-up. Although a spot in the top four is still in Arsenal's hands, the momentum has swung yet again, and the pressure is on Arteta and his side.

Tottenham have done all that they can, after they edged Burnley 1-0 on Sunday, and anything other than an Arsenal win will see them head into the final day of the Premier League season in fourth spot. But both Gabriel and White have traveled up to Newcastle with the rest of the squad, providing hope for the Gunners.

The pair will be assessed late, and due to the importance of the game they may even be risked by Arteta. Arsenal have the luxury of playing their final game of the season at home, placing further importance on taking three points away at Newcastle.

Even though Arteta may be forced into taking a risk, he