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Newcastle United will go top of the Premier League table, albeit only overnight, if they defeat Marco Silva’s side on Saturday. The Magpies were victorious over Wolves last time out and will be keen to carry that momentum forward this weekend in the capital.
However, they were handed a blow during that match when Alexander Isak was forced off the field with an eye injury. The Swedish international is one of the first names on Howe’s team sheet and with Callum Wilson yet to make an appearance this season, any injury for Isak will be a huge concern not just this weekend, but for the coming weeks where they face AFC Wimbledon, Manchester City and Everton.
Fulham, meanwhile, sit 12th in the Premier League table but were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Championship side Preston North End on Tuesday after a dramatic penalty shootout. The Cottagers haven’t beaten Newcastle United in the Premier League since March 2014 and lost three times to the Magpies in all competitions last season.
Here, we take a look at the latest injury news from both camps ahead of Fulham v Newcastle United:
5. Matt Targett - doubt
Howe hinted post-match that his squad at Molineux was made up of all the players he has fit and available to him. Targett was not among those named in that squad. | Getty Images
6. Sven Botman - out
Botman has undergone surgery on an ACL injury and is now a few months into his rehabilitation plan. Paul Mitchell has indicated that Botman could be back in contention around December. | Getty Images
7. Alexander Isak - doubt
Isak was taken off at half-time of the win over Wolves at Molineux after suffering an eye injury. He was not pictured in training with the first-team in a photo gallery released by the club and Howe has revealed that he also suffered a toe injury - one they will assess before the trip to the capital. | AFP via Getty Images