We now know the severity of the calf injury to Kieran Trippier. It is not devastating by any means, but it is substantial enough that he'll miss Monday night's clash against Chelsea, plus the FA Cup meeting with Manchester City. Trippier, who is expected to return after the international break, joins a very long list of injured players for Toon. Nick Pope (shoulder) remains … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Injury Updates: Kieran Trippier, Matt Targett
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Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction vs Wolves
It had to go to penalties, but Newcastle United got the job done. The Geordies were able to outgun and outlast lower division Blackburn Rovers, and now they'll have some tired legs heading into their next match, a Premier League fixture at home to Wolves. While this would be a great chance for manager Eddie Howe to do some squad rotation, we doubt he can really do too much … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction vs Wolves
Newcastle Team News vs Wolves: Matt Targett, Sven Botman, Nick Pope
The last couple days have brought updates from Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe on the fitness updates of Matt Targett, Sven Botman and Nick Pope. So we'll get you posted on all three here. Howe met the media, in conjunction with the FA Cup 5th round win over Blackburn Rovers, and he provided some insights into the statuses of the injured trio. … [Read more...] about Newcastle Team News vs Wolves: Matt Targett, Sven Botman, Nick Pope
Newcastle Team News vs Bournemouth: Willock, Isak, Wilson, Murphy, Targett
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe remains without the services of several key players. If everyone who is a doubt doesn't feature versus AFC Bournemouth tomorrow, then the Geordies could be missing as many as nine players. Let's dive right in, starting with the trio of Joe Willock (calf), Matt Targett (thigh) and Elliot Anderson (lower back). All three are making progress towards … [Read more...] about Newcastle Team News vs Bournemouth: Willock, Isak, Wilson, Murphy, Targett
Newcastle Team News at Aston Villa: Barnes, Wilson, Willock, Targett
Ahead of tonight's 2-0 FA Cup 4th round win over Fulham, Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe provided an update on the likes of Callum Wilson (calf/shin/heel), Joe Willock (calf/shin/heel) and Harvey Barnes (ankle). "It's still a long injury list," Howe understated, before declaring Jacob Murphy (who returned from a shoulder injury and started the cup clash today) match fit. … [Read more...] about Newcastle Team News at Aston Villa: Barnes, Wilson, Willock, Targett
Newcastle United vs AC Milan Starting XI Predictions (UCL)
Newcastle United and AC Milan will do battle on Wednesday night in a match-up of two sides hoping to snag that second knockout round qualification spot out of the infamous Group of Death. UEFA Champions League Group F sees table topping Borussia Dortmund set to go through, with their opposition on Wednesday night, Paris Saint-Germain, sitting second at seven points. So … [Read more...] about Newcastle United vs AC Milan Starting XI Predictions (UCL)
Newcastle vs AC Milan Team News: Botman, Targett, Kjaer, Thiaw
In the Group of Death, the objective is simple- survive and advance. If Newcastle United are going to do so, it will be in spite of a massive injury crisis, one that doesn't appear to be easing any time soon. Sven Botman is drawing closer to a return for Toon, but it likely won't be in time to face AC Milan on Wednesday night. Other than that, it doesn't seem like anyone … [Read more...] about Newcastle vs AC Milan Team News: Botman, Targett, Kjaer, Thiaw
Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction vs Arsenal
Football is obviously a very emotional game, and this weekend's headliner fixture in the Premier League, Arsenal FC at Newcastle United, features two sides that will enter this match at polar opposite ends of the emotional spectrum. That's because their results last night in the EFL Cup Round of 16 went about as polar opposite as possible. … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction vs Arsenal
Newcastle Team News vs Arsenal: Targett, Barnes, Tonali, Isak
Newcastle United have a very long injury list, and they added another name to it yesterday in Matt Targett. The English left back exited the 3-0 win at Manchester United, in the EFL Cup round of 16, after just five minutes, due to a hamstring injury. So he's a strong doubt at best, but likely just plain unavailable versus Arsenal on Saturday. He joins a large group of … [Read more...] about Newcastle Team News vs Arsenal: Targett, Barnes, Tonali, Isak