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...
9. Newcastle United: Emil Krafth - out
Krafth has been ruled-out of the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury during their Carabao Cup win against Tranmere Rovers back in August. Photo: Stu Forster
10. Newcastle United: Ryan Fraser - out
The winger has been frozen out of the Newcastle first-team and made to train with the club’s under-21s. He is highly unlikely to feature again barring a dramatic U-turn from Eddie Howe. Photo: Ian MacNicol