Key events
The state of play. Here’s how Group F looks before tonight’s final matches.
Borussia Dortmund have already qualified for the knockout stage, while PSG are assured of Europa League action at the very least
PSG will qualify if they win in Dortmund
Newcastle can only qualify if they win and PSG fail to beat Dortmund
Milan can only qualify if they beat Newcastle and PSG lose
A draw at St James’ Park tonight would guarantee Newcastle a place in the Europa League in the new year
Newcastle make just one change to their starting XI in the wake of the 4-1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur. Callum Wilson replaces the out-of-sorts Alexander Isak, who drops to the bench. Martin Dúbravka has recovered from his reported back and shoulder problems so there’s been no need to call up Loris Karius. Dan Burn meanwhile returns from injury though he doesn’t dislodge his impressive stand-in Tino Livramento; he’s named as a sub.
The teams
Preamble
Arsenal: through. Manchester City: through. Manchester United: out. Will Newcastle United make it three out of four for the Premier League? They’ll need to beat the seven-time winners Milan tonight, and hope Paris Saint-Germain fail to win in Dortmund. “We will try everything,” says Eddie Howe. “It would be an incredible achievement.” Kick off at St James’ Park is at 8pm GMT. It’s on!
