Newcastle United continued their unbeaten run since the international break, but lost midfielder Joe Willock to injury before half-time. The former Arsenal man returned to the starting XI at Craven Cottage after starting their draw against Everton in midweek on the bench.
However, Willock lasted just 40 minutes before being replaced by Elliot Anderson after a seemingly innocuous incident. Willock went down holding his leg and after a brief stoppage was replaced - adding yet more injury woe.
Speaking about Willock, Eddie Howe said: “Joe is still feeling his achilles. He’s been feeling this problem for a long time. We hoped that he would steadily improve but today was a down day where he didn’t look right and wasn’t able to continue. He wasn’t particularly in huge pain but it was enough to mean he wasn’t at his very best.
“When we made the change with Elliot coming on, I thought he did very well and the subs that came on late did very well to get us over the line and it was a huge performance from the players.”
Willock’s injury means he is now a doubt to face Tottenham Hotspur next weekend - adding yet another headache for Howe to contend with on Saturday. The club’s injury list is now 12 strong with few players seemingly set for an imminent return to action. Here, we take a look at the very latest injury news from Newcastle United and their expected return dates:

1. Callum Wilson
Wilson missed Saturday's draw with Brighton due to 'illness and tightness'. Eddie Howe insisted the striker is not injured and expects him to be back for Brentford. Expected return: Brentford (A) - 19/05 | Getty Images

2. Anthony Gordon
Took a heavy blow to his Achilles in the defeat at Manchester United. Eddie Howe revealed the winger was a doubt heading into the final day. Expected return: Brentford (A) - 19/05 | Getty Images

3. Tino Livramento
Tino Livramento missed the Manchester Untied match with a recurring ankle issue and won't play again this season. Estimated return: July 2024 Photo: Stu Forster

4. Matt Targett
Targett missed the win over West Ham after suffering a fresh Achilles injury and Howe has revealed that his injury is taking longer to heal than initially anticipated and suggested his season is over. Estimated return: May 2024 | Getty Images