Newcastle United will have Bruno Guimaraes available for this afternoon’s Premier League clash at Manchester City (kick-off 12:30pm).
The Brazilian twisted his ankle during last weekend’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final and was forced to be substituted in the 79th minute for Joe Willock.
But the midfielder is set to start at the Etihad following an update from head coach Eddie Howe.
“Yeah Bruno’s fine,” said Howe. “He was in a bit of short-term pain but nothing that has impacted his training.”
Newcastle will also be boosted by the return of Nick Pope and Anthony Gordon, while Man City could receive a few injury boosts of their own. Here’s a look at the outs & doubts:
But the midfielder is set to start at the Etihad following an update from head coach Eddie Howe.
5. Ortega Moreno - doubt
The City stand-in goalkeeper took a knock on his hand in the FA Cup tie win at Bristol City on Tuesday.
6. Bruno Guimaraes - available
The Brazilian twisted his ankle during the Carabao Cup final defeat to Man United but is fine to feature v City. Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS
7. Nick Pope - available
Pope served his one-match suspension aagainst Man United last Sunday. Photo: Gareth Copley
8. Anthony Gordon - available
Gordon was cup-tied for the Carabao Cup final after playing in the competition for Everton earlier in the season.