Hopeful for Thursday Carlos (knee) is hopeful to be an option for Thursday's match against Newcastle, according to manager Unai Emery. "He has a small pain from a kick he received in a training session... Impact Carlos is looking to be an option for the club's Boxing Day contest after missing their last match against Manchester City due to a knee injury. He will likely face a fitness test ahead of the contest, with that deciding his availability. That said expect him to be in contention regardless, although it is up in the air if he would see the start after starting in seven of his past nine appearances, as the club may be cautious and start him on the bench.
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