Newcastle United have been handed a major fitness boost ahead of Wednesday night’s match against Crystal Palace (8pm kick-off).
As hinted by Eddie Howe in his pre-match press conference, Callum Wilson is back with the Newcastle squad in time for the final six matches of the Premier League season. Wilson hasn’t played for Newcastle in over two months after suffering a pectoral injury in the closing stages of the 3-2 win at Nottingham Forest in February.
The striker, who has scored eight goals for The Magpies this season, was spotted arriving at Selhurst Park for the match. He has been named on the bench for tonight’s match.
Ahead of the match, Howe hinted at Wilson’s potential involvement: “He's trained very well this week. It's been very good to have him back with the energy he brings and the quality he brings.
“He's been able to focus on his legs and his running during the period he's been out so he's come back looking really good. Hopefully, he'll be able to hit the ground running and make an impact for us.”
Newcastle head into the match having won their last two games against Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur. United are four unbeaten in the Premier League having taken 10 points from their last four games but they face a Palace side who have won their last two against Liverpool and West Ham United.
Here is Newcastle United’s expected starting line-up to face Crystal Palace...
5. Dan Burn
Burn has played very well at centre-back recently and capitalised on that momentum and confidence with a good display at left-back last time out. He may be asked to move inside again at Selhurst Park. | Getty Images
6. Sean Longstaff
Longstaff was very good against Spurs against some tough opponents. Injury issues elsewhere mean he will likely be asked to go again tonight. | Getty Images
7. Bruno Guimaraes
Guimaraes avoided a tenth yellow card and thus will have no suspension issues to worry about between now and the end of the season. The Brazilian has been superb in recent times. | Getty Images
8. Elliot Anderson
Anderson enjoyed a very good day against Spurs - capitalising on promising performances in his previous couple of outings. A regular run of games, that will likely continue tonight, could be what he needs to really put his name in the frame for a regular starting spot. | Getty Images