The match is set to be crucial in the battle for Champions League qualification with Newcastle sitting three points ahead of Spurs in the Premier League table ahead of the match. The Magpies currently occupy the fourth and final Champions League spot with a game in hand on their opponents.
Eddie Howe’s side will be without Allan Saint-Maximin for the match as the winger continues to recover from a hamstring issue. The Newcastle boss claimed there were no other injury concerns heading into the game though Emil Krafth remains out with an ACL issue.
But Spurs have several injury and suspension issues themselves with a number of players unavailable for today’s match. Clement Lenglet is a doubt for the match after picking up a foot injury in Spurs’ 3-2 defeat to AFC Bournemouth last weekend. A late call will be made on the defender.
Here is the current list of doubts and absentees expexted for both sides this afternoon...
5. Tottenham Hotspur - Yves Bissouma - out
Set to miss the match due to an ongoing ankle issue. | Getty Images
6. Tottenham Hotspur - Emerson Royal - out
The Brazilian has been ruled out with a knee injury following surgery last month. | Getty Images
7. Tottenham Hotspur - Lucas Moura - out
Lucas Moura will miss Sunday’s match due to suspension after being shown a red card in the 1-1 draw against Everton. Photo: Stu Forster
8. Tottenham Hotspur - Ryan Sessegnon - out
Ryan Sessegnon has been ruled out of Sunday’s match due to a thigh injury. Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY