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Barton convinced he will be in Newcastle XI for Arsenal

Newcastle United rebel Joey Barton is convinced he will play against Arsenal in this weekend's Premier League opener.

The midfielder trained with the first team on Monday - a week after he was told to find a new club.

He claimed on Twitter he was "looking forward to Arsenal on Sat. I'll be playing" - although he later tried to clarify the statement, adding: "That comment was not literally to be taken on board.

"Know (sic) one knows the team yet."

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