Newcastle boss Eddie Howe insists he's not seeking to spark a feud with Arsenal and their manager Mikel Arteta.
There was great tension between the two benches earlier this season.
But ahead of Sunday's clash, Howe said: "I've got a lot of respect for [Arsenal manager] Mikel [Arteta]. I think he has done an incredible job when you consider the team he picked up, and the position they were in, [when compared to] the team he has now and what they are doing.
"That is a brilliant coaching job and you have to admire everything they are doing.
"Within a game you will always have moments where you come up against opponents and there is a bit of confrontation. That is natural and part of the job. No issues from my side.
"Whatever happens it will be a great spectacle between two really good teams."