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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:
9. Sven Botman - out
Botman will be out for between six and nine months after suffering a knee injury against Man City. He has undergone surgery to fix the issue. Photo: George Wood
10. Matt Targett - out
Howe has confirmed that Targett will miss the rest of the season after suffering an achilles problem. | Getty Images
11. Joelinton - doubt
Joelinton has undergone surgery on his thigh injury and has missed almost four months of action. There are hopes he can return to action soon. | Getty Images
12. Kieran Trippier - out
Trippier was substituted just after half-time against Wolves with a calf injury and has missed almost two months of action since that injury. There are hopes that he will be back fit soon - but the clash against Burnley may come too soon. Photo: Alex Davidson