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Isaac Hayden of Newcastle United arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur at St. James Park on October 17, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Newcastle United midfielder makes long-awaited injury return Dominic Scurr

Isaac Hayden at Newcastle United. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

‘Back running’ – manager provides injury update on NUFC loan midfielder Dominic Scurr

Isaac Hayden of Newcastle United arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Norwich City at St. James Park on November 30, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Newcastle midfielder given ‘two week’ injury time frame after returning to club Dominic Scurr

Isaac Hayden has been loaned to Norwich City.

Newcastle United midfielder undergoes surgery after pre-season blow Miles Starforth

Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes celebrates his goal.

Dean Smith makes pointed Newcastle United comment Miles Starforth

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe at Carrow Road.

Newcastle United's 'glimpse into future' under Eddie Howe Miles Starforth

Norwich City midfielder Kenny McLean should be fit to face Newcastle United (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Football Norwich City handed fitness boost ahead of NUFC clash Joe Buck

Norwich City's German head coach Daniel Farke (L) commiserates Norwich City's English midfielder Todd Cantwell after the English Premier League football match between Norwich City and Brighton and Hove Albion at Carrow Road in Norwich, eastern England on July 4, 2020. (Photo by RICHARD HEATHCOTE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Norwich boss explains why midfielder fell out of favour Dominic Scurr

Todd Cantwell of Norwich City celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Manchester City at Carrow Road on September 14, 2019 in Norwich, United Kingdom. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)

Norwich boss gives update on Cantwell amid NUFC speculation Dominic Scurr

Eddie Howe applauds fans at the Emirates Stadium.

Eddie Howe reflects on 'unique' experience at Newcastle United Miles Starforth

Tim Krul.

Tim Krul has sights set on Newcastle United Miles Starforth

The Newcastle United team line up as fans display a welcome message to new manager, Eddie Howe, who was not able to attend after testing positive for Covid-19 prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Brentford at St. James Park. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Where each Premier League manager ranks in the sack race Molly Burke

Steven Gerrard. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Newcastle United's relegation rivals Aston Villa appoint ex-Liverpool legend Ste... PA

Newcastle United director Amanda Staveley is the face of the new ownership. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

What every Premier League manager has said about the Newcastle United takeover Jordan Cronin

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith gives an injury update on Ollie Watkins ahead of Saturday's game against Newcastle United (Photo by Morgan Harlow/Getty Images)

Aston Villa key player set to miss Newcastle United clash Joe Buck

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith and striker Ollie Watkins. (Photo by Nick Potts - Pool/Getty Images)

Football Aston Villa 'hopeful' key man will return in time to face Newcastle United Jordan Cronin

Premier League match ball. (Photo by Oli Scarff - Pool/Getty Images)

Newcastle United vs Aston Villa: Can Toon capitalise on Grealish absence? Jason Jones

Jack Grealish of Aston Villa looks on during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa at American Express Community Stadium on February 13, 2021 in Brighton, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors.

Dean Smith provides Jack Grealish injury update ahead of Newcastle United trip Liam Kennedy

Aston Villa star Jack Grealish is a doubt for Friday night's Premier League fixture at Newcastle United. (Photo by NEIL HALL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Aston Villa star 'doubtful' for Newcastle United clash in Premier League Jordan Cronin

Steve Bruce.

Newcastle United are in relegation trouble and big changes are needed Miles Starforth

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Pundit criticises 'all over the shop' Newcastle United and makes Aston Villa sco... Richie Boon

Newcastle United's clash with Aston Villa has been rescheduled.

Newcastle United's Premier League clash with Aston Villa rescheduled James Copley

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Takeover hopes dealt HUGE boost James Copley

Matty Longstaff.

Steve Bruce without four NUFC players for Aston Villa Miles Starforth

Steve Bruce.

Steve Bruce considers his options at NUFC Miles Starforth

Steve Bruce.

Football This is why NUFC v Villa will have extra 'edge' Richard Mennear