Newcastle United provide Bruno Guimaraes update amid injury ‘concern’ ahead of Wolves

Eddie Howe has eased any potential fears surrounding Bruno Guimaraes’ fitness ahead of next weekend’s Premier League clash at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The Brazilian twisted his ankle in last Sunday’s 2-0 Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester United but returned in time for the visit to Manchester City this afternoon.

However, Guimaraes didn’t look completely comfortable with the midfielder clutching his ankle when receiving physio treatment during the first half.

But the 25-year-old carried on and played a full 90 minutes after goals from Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva inflicted defeat on Eddie Howe’s side.

“There were a couple of knocks, but I don’t know 100 per cent,” Howe said after the game. “I thought Bruno was maybe showing the effects of that knock he had on the ankle last week. But I don’t think there’s any long-term problem there.”

The Magpies have lost three games in a row (Liverpool, Man United & Man City) for the first time this campaign and as a result, have slipped out of the Premier League top four in recent weeks.

“I think they have been three very interesting games because our overall performance has been very good high level games,” Howe said. “We’ve gone toe-to-toe with all of those teams but come out beaten.

“But on the general performance, that’s a harsh reflection on those games. Today was a similar pattern because I thought we were competitive and had our chances but we didn’t take them and Manchester City took theirs.”