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Newcastle United head to Villa Park on Tuesday night aiming for their first Premier League win in five attempts having lost all four of their previous league outings. The Magpies did defeat Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday in the FA Cup in a result that should give them a huge boost ahead of their trip to the Midlands.
However, Eddie Howe still has a clutch of injury and selection issues within his squad and just a 72-hour turnover between Saturday’s game and their clash at Villa Park. Although these issues persist, Howe could have a couple of long-term absentees back in contention on Tuesday night.
Unai Emery, meanwhile, also has his fair share of selection issues as he continues to deal with long-term injuries to a couple of their key players. Here, we take a look at the latest injury news from both camps ahead of Aston Villa v Newcastle United:
9. Callum Wilson - doubt
Wilson has been sidelined with injury over the last few weeks and whilst a return may not be too far away, the clash against Villa could come too early for him - although Howe has suggested that a return is on the cards soon. | Getty Images
10. Nick Pope - out
Pope has been ruled-out of action for the next few months after dislocating his shoulder during the win over Manchester United in December. | Getty Images
11. Sandro Tonali - out
Tonali was handed a 10-month ban from football meaning he won’t be available for selection between now and the beginning of next season. | AFP via Getty Images
12. Joe Willock - out
Willock reaggravated an achilles injury and has missed every game since the November international break. There is hope he can return to action soon and the former Arsenal man teased his potential return on social media this week, however, that won’t come at Villa Park. | Getty Images