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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:
13. Matt Targett - out
Targett was substituted very early on against Manchester United after suffering a hamstring injury in November. His return has been teased on social media after he was spotted on an exercise bike. | Getty Images
14. Joelinton - out
Joelinton has undergone surgery on his thigh injury and has been ruled-out of action until May. | Stu Forster/Getty Images Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images
15. Elliot Anderson - out
Anderson has been ruled-out with a back injury and hasn’t featured since the win over Crystal Palace back in October. He could be back in action next month. | AFP via Getty Images
16. Harvey Barnes - doubt
Barnes picked up a foot injury at Bramall Lane and has not featured for the Magpies since that day. It shouldn’t be too long until he is able to make his long-awaited return to action and he teased a return to action on social media last week. Howe admitted he was close to a return - could that come at Villa Park against the side he made his Newcastle United debut back in August? | Getty Images