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Both Eddie Howe and Ange Postecoglou’s sides have taken four points from their first two games with their meeting on Sunday set to be a good barometer of where both teams are at the early stages of the season. Newcastle United won this meeting 4-0 back in April, but will be wary of a Spurs team that put four past Everton at the weekend.
Howe will continue to be without Fabian Schar as he serves the final match of his three game ban following his red card against Southampton. He will also have to deal with a number of long-term injuries as well as a fresh blow for Joe Willock who limped off against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night.
Spurs, meanwhile, also have a couple of injuries to worry about with their star summer signing, Dominic Solanke, potentially set to miss the trip to St James’ Park. The former Bournemouth man enjoys a good record against the Magpies from his time at the Vitality Stadium.
Here, we take a look at the latest injury and suspension news from both camps ahead of Sunday’s game between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur:
9. Martin Dubravka - doubt
Dubravka has not been named in Howe’s last two matchday squads after picking up a concussion in training. | Getty Images
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10. Fabian Schar - out
Schar will serve the final game of a three-match suspension on Sunday following his red card against Southampton. He will be back in contention following the international break. | Getty Images
11. Jamaal Lascelles - out
Lascelles suffered an ACL injury in March and will be out of action for a number of months. | AFP via Getty Images
12. Joe Willock - doubt
Willock limped off against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night and Howe admitted after the match that it didn’t ‘look good’ for the former Arsenal man. An update on his fitness is expected ahead of the clash with Spurs. | Getty Images