Newcastle United host Bournemouth at St James’ Park this afternoon aiming for their first Premier League win over the Cherries since their 4-1 win at the Vitality Stadium back in 2020 - in a match that was played behind-closed-doors. After a rocky period, the Magpies have taken seven points from their last three league outings and are searching for back-to-back league wins for the first time since early-December.
However, their task will not be made any easier by news that Callum Wilson is set to spend a couple of months on the sidelines after picking up an injury last weekend. Alexander Isak, meanwhile, remains a doubt for today's game meaning Eddie Howe may have no recognised strikers to pick from.
Andoni Iraola also has issues to deal with one of their new signings ruled-out of the trip to the north east as well as suspension to one of his midfielders. Here, we take a look at the latest injury and suspension news from both camps ahead of Newcastle United’s clash with Bournemouth:
1. Tyler Adams - out
The former Leeds United man has made just one appearance all season for the Cherries after suffering a hamstring injury. He is making his way back to fitness but will not feature at St James’ Park.
2. Philip Billing - out
Billing will serve the second of a three-match ban this weekend after being sent off during their defeat to Nottingham Forest earlier this month.
3. James Hill - out
The young centre-back will be out for another month or so with a foot injury.
4. Romain Faivre - out
Iraola revealed Faivre would miss the trip to the north east through illness.