Eddie Howe will need to hold a roll call to establish exactly who he has fit enough to cross the line tonight to face Everton at St James’ Park following the extraordinary events that occurred on Saturday afternoon.
Already without Pope, Wilson, Joelinton, Miley, Botman, Tripper, Targett and the suspended Sandro Tonali; Saturday’s encounter saw Jamaal Lascelles limp off with a season ending ACL injury while Tino Livramento was withdrawn with what looked a serious ankle problem and Miguel Almiron who came on as a second half substitute before being withdrawn after only 11 minutes with a knee problem.
Adding to Howe’s problems he is without Anthony Gordon who is suspended for one match following his late dismissal for two yellow cards.
Everton boss Sean Dyche meanwhile hopes to have Vitalii Mykolenko back after illness. However, Arnaut Danjuma and Lewis Dobbin again look set to miss out through injury.
Statistically wise Newcastle aim for a fourth successive home league win against Everton. After a run of just two victories in 15 league fixtures versus the Toffees, Newcastle have won five of the last seven. However, Everton are looking to complete their first league double over Newcastle since 2017-18.
However, Everton are on a dismal run of 12 Premier League matches without a win, which equals their club record. And ironically their only win in their last eight midweek Premier League matches was their 3-0 victory in the reverse fixture earlier this season. Adding to their poor run, the Toffees have only scored twice in their previous seven away matches in all competitions.
Bruno Guimarães remains on the suspension tightrope, being one booking away from a two-match suspension; s position he has been in since mid-January, when he received his ninth booking in the fixture against Manchester City. A booking tonight would see the Brazilian miss the games against Fulham and Tottenham; but if he can see out all three games without picking up a yellow then he will escape punishment.
In doing so that would be a run of 12 consecutive games without a booking: a miracle considering the combative nature of his game.
Speaking to the media ahead of tonight’s encounter Howe stated that Kieran Trippier could return to face Everton, saying "there is no problem with him and he is working his way back to fitness".
However, he did say that Tino Livramento, Emil Krafth and Miguel Almiron limping off the pitch on Saturday "is a huge concern".
And on his disappointment at losing Anthony Gordon's suspension Howe said: "It’s a big blow. Naturally, from his perspective he will be absolutely devastated at missing the Everton game. For us we are going to miss a player that has been outstanding and consistent."
On the positive side however, he said the in-form wingers ban might "be a blessing in disguise long-term" because it "gives him a little rest" ahead of the run-in.
The referee for tonight’s encounter is Tony Harrington and his assistants are Scott Ledger and Sian Massey-Ellis.
The Fourth official is Anthony Taylor, and the VAR officials are Michael Salisbury and Natalie Aspinall.
A quick reminder that tonight’s kick off is 7:30pm and the game is live on TNT Sports.
Already without Pope, Wilson, Joelinton, Miley, Botman, Tripper, Targett and the suspended Sandro Tonali; Saturday’s encounter saw Jamaal Lascelles limp off with a season ending ACL injury while Tino Livramento was withdrawn with what looked a serious ankle problem and Miguel Almiron who came on as a second half substitute before being withdrawn after only 11 minutes with a knee problem.
Adding to Howe’s problems he is without Anthony Gordon who is suspended for one match following his late dismissal for two yellow cards.
Everton boss Sean Dyche meanwhile hopes to have Vitalii Mykolenko back after illness. However, Arnaut Danjuma and Lewis Dobbin again look set to miss out through injury.
Statistically wise Newcastle aim for a fourth successive home league win against Everton. After a run of just two victories in 15 league fixtures versus the Toffees, Newcastle have won five of the last seven. However, Everton are looking to complete their first league double over Newcastle since 2017-18.
However, Everton are on a dismal run of 12 Premier League matches without a win, which equals their club record. And ironically their only win in their last eight midweek Premier League matches was their 3-0 victory in the reverse fixture earlier this season. Adding to their poor run, the Toffees have only scored twice in their previous seven away matches in all competitions.
Bruno Guimarães remains on the suspension tightrope, being one booking away from a two-match suspension; s position he has been in since mid-January, when he received his ninth booking in the fixture against Manchester City. A booking tonight would see the Brazilian miss the games against Fulham and Tottenham; but if he can see out all three games without picking up a yellow then he will escape punishment.
In doing so that would be a run of 12 consecutive games without a booking: a miracle considering the combative nature of his game.
Speaking to the media ahead of tonight’s encounter Howe stated that Kieran Trippier could return to face Everton, saying "there is no problem with him and he is working his way back to fitness".
However, he did say that Tino Livramento, Emil Krafth and Miguel Almiron limping off the pitch on Saturday "is a huge concern".
And on his disappointment at losing Anthony Gordon's suspension Howe said: "It’s a big blow. Naturally, from his perspective he will be absolutely devastated at missing the Everton game. For us we are going to miss a player that has been outstanding and consistent."
On the positive side however, he said the in-form wingers ban might "be a blessing in disguise long-term" because it "gives him a little rest" ahead of the run-in.
The referee for tonight’s encounter is Tony Harrington and his assistants are Scott Ledger and Sian Massey-Ellis.
The Fourth official is Anthony Taylor, and the VAR officials are Michael Salisbury and Natalie Aspinall.
A quick reminder that tonight’s kick off is 7:30pm and the game is live on TNT Sports.