Newcastle currently sit four in the Premier League table, three points ahead of Spurs in fifth with a game in hand. The match at St James’ Park could see The Magpies move further clear of their opponents with a victory heading into the final run of matches this season while a win for Tottenham would see them move level on points with Eddie Howe’s side.
Both United and Spurs will be dusting themselves off after surprise defeats over the weekend. Newcastle suffered their heaviest loss of the season as Aston Villa claimed a 3-0 win while Tottenham suffered a late 3-2 defeat to AFC Bournemouth.
Spurs defender Clement Lenglet was forced off during the match due to injury and could miss Sunday’s match at St James’ Park as a result. The Frenchman has been a regular in Tottenham’s back-line this season.
Newcastle’s only major doubt heading into the game is Allan Saint-Maximin, who has missed the last two matches with a hamstring injury.
But Spurs have several issues with a number of players already ruled out.
Here is the current injury list involving both teams ahead of Sunday’s big match...
5. Tottenham Hotspur - Yves Bissouma - out
Set to miss the match due to an ongoing ankle issue. | Getty Images
6. Tottenham Hotspur - Emerson Royal - out
The Brazilian has been ruled out with a knee injury following surgery last month. | Getty Images
7. Tottenham Hotspur - Lucas Moura - out
Lucas Moura will miss Sunday’s match due to suspension after being shown a red card in the 1-1 draw against Everton. Photo: Stu Forster
8. Tottenham Hotspur - Ryan Sessegnon - out
Ryan Sessegnon has been ruled out of Sunday’s match due to a thigh injury. Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY