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The Premier League season is quickly drawing to a close with Turf Moor hosting a match that could have huge ramifications at both ends of the table on Saturday afternoon. For Newcastle, their clash with Burnley offers them another opportunity to strengthen their claim for a European spot.
For the hosts, however, time and games are running out for them to escape the Premier League’s relegation zone. Vincent Kompany’s side have enjoyed a revival of late, but with just three games of the season left to play, defeat this weekend could prove catastrophic for their hopes of being a Premier League team next season.
Kompany will certainly be without five players this weekend whilst Eddie Howe still has a number of injuries to contend with - although the situation is slowly improving game by game. Here, we take a look at the latest injury news from both camps ahead of Newcastle United’s clash with Burnley on Saturday:
5. Luca Koleosho - out
Koleosho was one of Burnley’s bright sparks during their tough beginning to the campaign, but a knee-injury suffered back in December has seemingly prematurely ended his season. | Getty Images
6. Sandro Tonali - out
Tonali was handed a 10-month ban from football meaning he won’t be available for selection until the beginning of next season. | Getty Images
7. Joe Willock - out
Willock’s season is over after the club decided to nurse him through an achilles injury. | Getty Images
8. Nick Pope - out
Pope dislocated his shoulder during the win over Manchester United in December. There is hope that he could be back in action soon, but the clash against his former employers will likely come too soon. Photo: Clive Brunskill