Newcastle United were dealt two fresh injury blows during their 1-0 victory over Arsenal at St James’ Park on Saturday evening.
Anthony Gordon’s 64th-minute goal extended the Magpies’ unbeaten Premier League run to seven matches and move within three points of the top four.
However, despite the high of beating the Gunners, the result was tinged with a little bit of disappointment after losing Dan Burn and Jacob Murphy to injury.
Burn fell awkwardly on his back in the first half before being replaced by Tino Livramento at half-time while Murphy’s shoulder popped out again just under a fortnight since he first dislocated it against Borussia Dortmund.
Both players are expected to miss tomorrow’s visit to Dortmund - taking United’s absentee list to a staggering 12 players. Here’s the list in full:
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1. NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Jacob Murphy of Newcastle United interacts with Eddie Howe, Manager of Newcastle United, after being substituted off during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on November 04, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
2. Sandro Tonali - August 2024
Tonali has been handed a 10 month ban from football following an investigation into illegal betting activity by the Italian Football Federation.
3. Alexander Isak - Chelsea (H) - 25/11
The Swede was forced off just 14 minutes in v Dortmund after suffering a recurrence of his groin problem. Isak has undergone a scan and won’t return before the November international break at the earliest.
4. Jacob Murphy - February 2024
Murphy is set to undergo shoulder surgery which will likely see him sidelined for three months.