Newcastle United enter the final week of their 2024-25 season as the race for European qualification goes down to the wire.
Eddie Howe’s side dropped points at home to Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday afternoon. And while they remain sixth in the Premier League table on goal difference, the draw allowed Chelsea to move level on points after their 3-2 win at Nottingham Forest.
Manchester United could also join Newcastle and Chelsea on 57 points if they beat title challengers Arsenal this afternoon. The Magpies make the visit to Old Trafford on Wednesday before heading to Brentford on the final day.
Ahead of the two away games, United will make checks on both Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson.
Isak started the 1-1 draw against Brighton but was replaced in the 68th minute after Howe revealed the Swede wasn’t at 100% due to illness. Wilson, meanwhile, was left out of the squad all together.
“Alex wasn’t feeling very well yesterday and so I took the decision just to look after him with the three game week in mind,” Howe explained. “I think you could see Alex wasn’t at full tilt today so that was the reason for that.
“With Callum, it’s also a little bit of illness and just feeling not great in his body but hopefully we’ll have him back.”
Here, NewcastleWorld takes a look at Newcastle’s injury list in full and when each player is expected to return:
1. Sandro Tonali - banned
The Italian is currently serving a 10-month ban from football but is due to return two weeks into the 2024-25 season. Expected return date: Late August. | Getty Images
2. Sven Botman - ACL
Botman won't return until late 2024 as he recovers from an ACL injury. Expected return date: December 2024. | Getty Images
3. Jamaal Lascelles - ACL
Newcastle's skipper suffered an ACL injury in March and like Botman isn't expected to return until late 2024. Expected return dates: December 2024. | Getty Images
4. Joe Willock - Achilles
Willock's campaign has been disrupted by an Achilles injury and the decision has been taken to rest him until pre-season. Expected return date: 2024-25 season. | Getty Images