Ahead of the Tyne-Wear Derby (Also known as the North East Derby), Newcastle United have, you guessed it, new injury concerns. Kieran Trippier (groin) and Callum Wilson (calf) both missed the 4-2 loss to Liverpool this past weekend, due to the injuries they suffered last midweek, in the 3-1 loss to Nottingham Forest.
Trippier could be back for local grudge match against Sunderland, in the FA Cup third round, on Saturday however.
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Wilson is out, however, most likely, until close to the end of the month. Meanwhile Joe Willock (Achilles), Harvey Barnes (foot), Elliot Anderson (back), Jacob Murphy (shoulder) and Matt Targett (hamsring) are all still a few weeks away from featuring again.
Elsewhere there is no real, genuine timeline for Nick Pope (shoulder) and Javi Manquillo (groin).
Given the recent run of results, some of these players may be working under a new boss by the time they return. Patience with manager Eddie Howe is starting to wear thin.
The Tyne-Wear Derby goes all the way back to 1888, as just 12 miles separate these two cities. But is has been dominated by the Black Cats as of late.
The Magpies haven’t beaten their local rivals, in any competition, since 2011.
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