Perry Groves, a former Arsenal player, has advised Mikel Arteta to keep Viktor Gyokeres on the bench for the upcoming match against Newcastle United, suggesting that Kai Havertz should remain the starting striker. Groves praised Gyokeres for his 18 goals this season but emphasized Havertz's better link-up play, particularly highlighted during the recent match against Manchester City, where Havertz scored after pressing the goalkeeper. Groves also warned that Newcastle, despite their poor form with eight losses in eleven Premier League matches, will likely adopt a defensive strategy, aiming to counter-attack. He stressed that Arsenal must focus on their own approach to the game, regardless of Newcastle's tactics. Following their loss to Manchester City, Arsenal has slipped to second place in the Premier League, now level on points but trailing on goal difference.