Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe was interviewed by the media before the Premier League battle with Arsenal over the weekend, and he expressed his opinions on the team's injury situation and upcoming games.

What is the injury situation?

We have several players who need to check the situation today. The midweek game did not cause any new major injuries. Jacob Murphy is in good condition, it's a problem we're controlling. He is healthy and can play, but sometimes he feels sore so we're just trying to manage his load.

Regarding the recovery of Jacob Ramsey?

I think his recovery is going very well. He has returned to the grass and trained hard and is gradually recovering his physical fitness. I remember the original plan was to make a comeback in the first game after the first international match day. If he can come back early, of course, it means that he recovers faster than expected.

How do you view the game against Arsenal?

Since coaching, we have always played with them in a competitive game and are full of gunpowder, as both teams are eager to win. We encourage this atmosphere. The more competitive we are, the better we play, so we definitely need to come up with this side in Sunday’s game.

Anthony Gordon's return to the Premier League was lifted from ban, how important is this for the team?

It was a huge encouragement for us to be able to return completely. He can now really focus on a few games ahead of the next international match day. I think he did a great job against Bradford. He is a player who gets bigger and more excited the more he gets, and we will need everyone to come up with that spirit in Sunday’s game.

Lewis Millie has recently received criticism from some fans

He is an outstanding player. I will tell him to listen to important people in life, such as family and friends. We will treat him as a genius.

Will the defense remain stable considering the intensive schedule?

When you look at a stable back line, the key lies in the overall structure in front of it. The overall operation of the team is equally important. I always believe in the stability of the defense line and do not like to repair the four-man in the defense. But considering the number of European games and matches, we may have to consider rotation.

Is Waltermad a No. 9 or No. 10 player?

It is difficult to think of him as a No. 10 player because we don't have this position in our formation. I think of him as a No. 9 position. You can't compare him to Callum Wilson, they are different types of players. The key is to understand him and understand where he wants to catch the ball.

About William Osula, who almost transferred to Frankfurt in the summer?

Regarding William's situation, we thought at the time, and he also felt that he needed to get a stable playing time. Especially after experiencing the behind-the-scenes growth last year. He needs a game. That transfer didn't happen in the end, but it was a great benefit for us and William himself. He is doing well now and I am very happy with how he performed on Wednesday.