.jpg?width=96&crop=1:1,smart)
Newcastle United head into the clash with Aston Villa having won three games on the bounce. Villa, meanwhile, defeated Manchester City at the weekend and will come to St James’ Park sat two places and two points above their hosts.
Ahead of that match, the Magpies have a couple of fresh injury worries to deal with, including Joelinton who missed their trip to Portman Road through suspension. The Brazilian suffered a knock against Brentford last week and whilst his omission on Saturday was enforced after he picked up five Premier League bookings, he remains a doubt to return to action against Villa.
Sven Botman, meanwhile, is edging closer to a return. The Dutchman hasn’t featured in the first-team since March after suffering an ACL injury.
Here, we take a look at injury news from both camps ahead of Newcastle United’s clash with Aston Villa on Boxing Day:
.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
5. Isaac Hayden - out
Hayden has not been registered in Newcastle United’s 25-man Premier League squad and is thus unable to feature against Aston Villa. | Getty Images
6. Callum Wilson - out
Wilson has been handed another setback in his recovery from injury and will miss around two months of action. | Getty Images
.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
7. Emil Krafth - out
Krafth broke his collarbone last month and has been ruled-out for between six to eight weeks with the injury. He won’t feature against Villa. | Getty Images
8. Sven Botman - doubt
Botman is on the recovery path from his ACL injury and is back in training. Howe has teased that Botman may return to the squad for the clash against Villa. | Getty Images