Newcastle United major injury boost for Manchester City as Anthony Gordon spotted in training
Newcastle United have been handed an injury boost ahead of Saturday’s Premier League trip to Manchester City.
Newcastle United are set to have Anthony Gordon available for the trip to Premier League champions Manchester City on Saturday (kick-off 3pm).
Newcastle were without Gordon for their FA Cup fourth round win at Birmingham City last weekend because of a quad issue, and there was some doubt over whether he would be fit in time for the visit to the Etihad Stadium.
Speaking after the 3-2 win at St Andrew’s, Magpies’ head coach Eddie Howe said: “We've treated the cups the same for the past few years. Everyone that's fit we’ll take. So he's not here today, which means he's obviously got a problem.”
With Harvey Barnes and Joelinton also sidelined, Howe used Joe Willock as an emergency left winger against Birmingham. But Gordon is set to return to the starting line-up versus Man City after being pictured in training on Wednesday.
Newcastle drew 1-1 with Pep Guardiola’s side in the early season meeting at St James’ Park with Gordon’s penalty cancelling out Josko Gvardiol’s first-half opener.
Prior to kick-off, Newcastle fans paid tribute to Gordon, who had a difficult summer at Euro 2024 and was linked with a move to boyhood club Liverpool. A few weeks later, the 23-year-old showed his commitment to United by penning a new long-term contract.
"I just think the club's in a great place,” Gordon said at the time. “Since the takeover it's just been up and up. Me and the gaffer are a perfect match in terms of style of play. I love it here.
"I'm very happy here, I like living here, the team is very suited to me - and I'm here to win a trophy. The short story is we need to win a trophy. Winning a trophy here would be unbelievable because the fans have waited so long. To be part of that team who finally does it is a massive goal of mine.
"We (my family and I) have always felt settled because Geordies are so easy-going and so welcoming, very easy to speak to and always want the best for you. It's a very easy place to come and live, I think. I feel very connected to everyone - teammates, fans and everyone involved."
Gordon’s trophy wish may come true next month when Newcastle take on Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley.