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
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Newcastle Team News at Arsenal: Alexander Isak, Joe Willock, Fabian Schar, Callum Wilson
If there is one theme of this season for Newcastle United, it's the persistent misery that's been caused by all their incessant injuries. However, Alexander Isak (groin) could return this weekend at Arsenal while Joe Willock (calf problem) could be in contention to face his former side. Meanwhile Fabian Schar suffered a wrist injury this week, but that problem hasn't kept him … [Read more...] about Newcastle Team News at Arsenal: Alexander Isak, Joe Willock, Fabian Schar, Callum Wilson
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 Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester City
The last thing Newcastle United need right now is to play Manchester City. The Geordies have been in free fall for awhile now, and when it comes to a "get right game," the least likely opponent for that is the reigning treble winners. While City have shown, especially lately, that they're vulnerable (at times) this season, getting a draw against them still feels like a … [Read more...] about Newcastle Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester City
Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction at Liverpool
Eddie Howe was not the first choice to become Newcastle United manager, but he did his job very well last season, guiding the Toon to a fourth place finish and a UEFA Champions League berth. This weekend they will head to Liverpool sitting below the cutoff for all European football qualification for next season. They're also out of Europe entirely for this term and … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction at Liverpool
Newcastle Team News at Liverpool: Eddie Howe, Willock, Barnes, Targett
Losers of four of their last five and eight of their last 12, Newcastle United are in total freefall right now. This collapse has seen the temperature of the seat occupied by manager Eddie Howe warm considerably. Since November began, the Geordies have piled up the second most losses of anybody in the Premier League. Now comes a trip to table topping Liverpool. … [Read more...] about Newcastle Team News at Liverpool: Eddie Howe, Willock, Barnes, Targett
Newcastle Team News vs Nottingham Forest: Joelinton, Lascelles, Krafth
The festive period, and the extreme fixture pile-up that accompanies it, hit injury-riddled teams even harder than it does everybody else. For Newcastle, the following three players: Joelinton (thigh), Jamaal Lascelles (unspecified injury after limping off in the 37' in the loss to Luton Town on Saturday) and Emil Krafth (shin) are the only members of the squad who may be fit … [Read more...] about Newcastle Team News vs Nottingham Forest: Joelinton, Lascelles, Krafth
Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction at Luton Town
Newcastle United head to Luton Town tomorrow afternoon (sorry for the tardiness on getting this preview posted! It has been a hectic holiday season here at The Sports Bank) The injury-riddled Toon are set to take on the Premier League club with the largest growing fanbase on social media. At least as far as Instagram is concerned, where Luton have seen a 336.4%+ growth in … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction at Luton Town
Newcastle Team News at Luton Town: Isak, Gordon, Schar, Krafth, Joelinton
If Newcastle United ask Santa Claus for anything this Christmas, it should be a much more fit squad. These days, you could do two injury report articles for every Newcastle match: one on the progress of the long-term injury absentees, and another Team News piece on the short-term injury issues. We'll do that, and just that, here starting with forward Alexander Isak. He has a … [Read more...] about Newcastle Team News at Luton Town: Isak, Gordon, Schar, Krafth, Joelinton