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.
9. OUT: Nick Pope (Newcastle United)
The England goalkeeper is making good progress from a serious shoulder injury he suffered in December and there are hopes he can return to training next month. | Getty Images
10. OUT: Elliot Anderson (Newcastle United)
Anderson is also making progress after a lower back injury but is still two weeks away from returning to contention. | Getty Images
11. OUT: Matt Targett (Newcastle United)
Targett remains around a fortnight away from returning to contention after making progress in his comeback from a thigh injury. | Getty Images
12. OUT: Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United)
The Italian is suspended from football until August due to illegal gambling activity | Getty Images