Newcastle United were dealt a fresh injury concern during Saturday's 2-2 Premier League draw with AFC Bournemouth at St James' Park.
Fabian Schar left the pitch with his arm in a makeshift sling at full-time after the ball hit awkwardly off him during the closing stages of the match. The defender left St James' Park with his right arm strapped up.
Eddie Howe will be hoping to have Schar back available for the trip to Arsenal on Saturday (8pm kick-off) as The Magpies look to extend their chaotic unbeaten run to five matches in the Premier League.
Newcastle will also be hoping for fitness boosts in the form of Alexander Isak and former Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock, who are both understood to be 'very close' to returning to action following respective groin and Achilles issues.
But the likes of Elliot Anderson and Matt Targett are unlikely to be back in contention for the weekend while there are longer-term issues with Nick Pope, Callum Wilson and Joelinton.
As things stand, Newcastle have nine players either doubtful or ruled out of the trip to the Emirates Stadium, a ground they have not won at since 2010. But Newcastle can take some encouragement from becoming the first side to beat Arsenal in the Premier League this season when they last met at St James' Park in November.
Anthony Gordon controversially scored the only goal of the game to help The Magpies claim all three points.
1. Matt Targett (achilles)
Targett has been missing since picking up a hamstring injury against Man Utd back in November. He has featured on the bench in their last couple of outings before dropping out v West Ham and Everton in what is understood to be a minor setback in his recovery. Expected return: Tottenham Hotspur (H) - 13/04 | Getty Images
2. Kieran Trippier (calf)
Trippier was forced off during the 3-0 win over Wolves with a calf injury. He has since been ruled out for over a month. Set for another couple of weeks out at least. Expected return: Crystal Palace (A) - 24/04 | Getty Images
3. Nick Pope (shoulder)
Nick Pope dislocated his shoulder against Manchester United in December and required surgery. Eddie Howe has said the goalkeeper is still a number of weeks away and isn't expected back until 'late April'. Expected return: Sheffield United (H) - 27/04 | Getty Images
4. Tino Livramento (ankle)
Livramento picked up a twisted ankle injury at Chelsea which ruled him out for the Manchester City trip. He returned against West Ham United before suffering another ankle injury which will keep him out for another couple of weeks. Expected return: Burnley (A) - 04/05 | Getty Images