Arsenal boss Unai Emery says Denis Suarez is ready for a first Premier League start.

The midfielder joined the Gunners on loan in January from Barcelona after agreeing a deal until the end of this season.

However, since making the switch, Suarez is yet to start a competitive game for Arsenal and instead he has had to settle for six appearances off the bench.

But for Monday's clash with Newcastle, Emery revealed: “I think he is okay for starting in the first 11 or for giving us this impact after.

“But I think now, our focus is collectively very strongly focused on helping in 90 minutes, or 50 minutes, or 1 minute. We are going to need every player for the next matches.

“I think it's normal [that it took him time to settle]. But now, we have a lot of players ready and with a big mentality and a big performance for playing and helping us.

“For me, like that, we can be stronger, more competitive for taking big performances. With Denis, or with another."