Eddie Howe could welcome back Ryan Fraser and Matt Targett for the game against Manchester City this weekend. The duo are both expected to undertake late fitness tests to see if they'll be fit enough to face Pep Guardiola's side at St. James' Park on Sunday.
The Magpies have made an impressive start to the Premier League campaign and are unbeaten in their opening two fixtures, keeping a clean sheet in both of those games. The only other side in the division to do that, is this weekend's opponents City.
Guardiola's side are currently top of the pile having won both of their opening fixtures, scoring six goals in two games. Newcastle know they'll have to be at their very best if they're to deny the Premier League champions three points on home soil.
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Here's the latest on Newcastle's injuries ahead of the game against Manchester City:
Jonjo Shelvey
Injury: Thigh Injury
What Eddie Howe has said on August 12: "He’s had his operation and is out for around 12 weeks. He’s very disappointed but is in a much better place mentally after the op."
Potential return date: 26/12/2022
Federico Fernandez
Injury: Calf
What Howe has said on August 12: "Fede, again, has done a couple of days. We've gently re-introduced him. Very keen to see him consistently train with us. He's a top player."
Potential return date: 24/08/2022
Jamal Lewis
Injury: Muscular
What Howe has said on August 12: "Jamal has done a couple of days which is great to see. He's looked good."
Potential return date: 24/08/2022
Emil Krafth
Injury: Thigh
What Howe has said on August 12: ""There wasn't really an injury it was more just tightness. He's had two scans, and they've come back clear. I don't think there's an injury, but maybe a problem that's stopping him from getting to full speed. Hopefully, that'll be very short term."
Potential return date: 21/08/2022
Matt Targett
Injury: Hamstring
What Howe has said on August 19: "'Matt, we'll make a very late decision on.'
Potential return date: 21/08/2022
Ryan Fraser
Injury: Lower back
What Howe has said on August 19: "Ryan we hope will be fit and available. He had a back spasm last week, so he was a late withdrawal from the Brighton game."
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