Mikel Arteta

Miguel Almiron of Newcastle United celebrates after scoring their sides fourth goal during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Newcastle United at Craven Cottage on October 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)

NUFC star dubbed one of Premier League’s ‘best’ Dominic Scurr

Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on May 16, 2022. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Arteta highlights gulf in class between NUFC and Arsenal Dominic Scurr

Newcastle chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan (2nd left) and co-owner Amanda Staveley look on from the directors box during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Newcastle United and Cambridge United at St James' Park on January 08, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

New NUFC director also appointed at PIF and Staveley linked company Dominic Scurr

Martin Dubravka of Newcastle United celebrates after Kieran Trippier (not pictured) scores their sides third goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Everton at St. James Park on February 08, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

NUFC transfer news: Arsenal refused to let midfielder leave Dominic Scurr

Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah scoring against Sunderland in the Carabao Cup (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal stance on Eddie Nketiah's future amid Toon links Joe Buck

Nathan Broadhead scores for Sunderland at the Emirates

Jamie McAllister reflects on Arsenal experience - and Sunderland's 'outstanding'... Phil Smith

Nathan Broadhead scores at the Emirates Stadium

Latest Sunderland AFC News Inside Sunderland's 'proud' return to the big stage against Arsenal - and what n... Phil Smith

Sunderland boss Lee Johnson.

'Very attacking': SAFC excited ahead of Arsenal clash Joe Nicholson

Lee Johnson celebrates Sunderland's win in the previous round

Lee Johnson's clear message on how Sunderland will play at Arsenal Phil Smith

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta

Mikel Arteta delivers this verdict on Lee Johnson's Sunderland Phil Smith

Kevin Phillips

SAFC called 'a huge club' as Phillips drops transfer hint ahead of window James Copley

Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring against Leeds United in the Carabao Cup.

The inside track on Arsenal ahead of SAFC clash Joe Nicholson

Sunderland striker Ross Stewart.

Stewart reveals thoughts on Arsenal cup tie and Covid-19 protocols Joe Nicholson

Joe Willock.

Newcastle United's Joe Willock set for warm reception at Arsenal Miles Starforth

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe and co-owner Amanda Staveley.

Mikel Arteta reveals 'admiration' for Eddie Howe Miles Starforth

Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Football Gossip: Newcastle United rival Everton for Arsenal star Jordan Cronin

Sunderland travel to the Emirates Stadium later this month

This is how many tickets Sunderland have been allocated for Arsenal quarter fina... Phil Smith

Former Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Brighton manager Graham Potter and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta react to Steve Bruc... Richard Mennear

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.

The bizarre odds on these THREE ex-SAFC managers replace Arteta at Arsenal James Copley

Steve Bruce.

Steve Bruce addresses Newcastle United's next move in the transfer market Miles Starforth

Joe Willock playing for Arsenal in pre-season.

Rio Ferdinand questions Newcastle United deal Miles Starforth

Joe Willock has been urged to fight for his place at Arsenal by Paul Merson. (Photo by MATTHEW CHILDS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Joe Willock urged to snub Newcastle United move Jordan Cronin