Fourth placed Newcastle travel to face Eddie Howe’s former club Bournemouth this evening in a bid to extend their unbeaten run in the Premier League to 17 matches. The Cherries currently sit 19th in the table and haven’t won a match since returning to action after the World Cup break.
The Magpies have played Bournemouth twice already this season. The sides played out a 1-1 draw at St James’s Park back in September and Newcastle secured a narrow 1-0 home win in the Carabao Cup back in December on their route to the final.
Alexander Isak scored a penalty in the reverse league fixture between the sides and is back in contention after missing last Saturday’s 1-1 draw with West Ham United due to a concussion. But Howe also has several injury and suspension concerns to consider ahead of his return to the Vitality Stadium.
Bournemouth boss Gary O’Neil also has several injury issues of his own for the match.
Here is the current list of doubts and outs for Bournemouth v Newcastle United...
10. NUFC: Javier Manquillo - out
The right-back is currently out with a knee injury. He is expected to be sidelined until the end of the month. Photo: Michael Regan
11. NUFC: Bruno Guimaraes - out
The Brazilian midfielder is suspended for the next two matches following his red card against Southampton. Photo: OLI SCARFF
12. NUFC: Matt Targett - out
Targett has been out since Christmas with a heel injury. He is closing in on a return. | Getty Images