Newcastle United will hope to recover from their heavy defeat at Arsenal and keep alive their hopes of ending their long wait for major silverware when they visit Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup fifth round on Tuesday night.
Eddie Howe's side were outbattled and overpowered by the title chasing Gunners at the Emirates on Saturday night as their own push for a place in European competition next season took another blow. But there was a major positive for the Magpies boss as midfielder Joe Willock finally made his return from injury and showed just why he has been such a big miss by grabbing what was a consolation goal against his former club.
With all eyes now on Ewood Park and United's attempts to reach the last eight of the FA Cup for the first time in 18 seasons. Ahead of the meeting with the Championship club, The Gazette looks at the team news from both sides as Howe hopes for more good news on the injury front.
5. DOUBT: John Fleck (Blackburn Rovers)
The on-loan Sheffield United man is thought to be close to a return from a calf injury. | Getty Images
6. DOUBT: Martin Dubravka (Newcastle United)
The experienced goalkeeper missed the defeat at Arsenal with an illness and news is awaited over his availability for the trip to Ewood Park. | Getty Images
7. OUT: Callum Wilson (Newcastle United)
The England striker is out for up to 12 weeks after undergoing surgery on his pectoral tendon | Getty Images
8. OUT: Joelinton (Newcastle United)
Underwent surgery on a thigh injury and is not expected back until May | Getty Images