Eddie Howe confirms Anthony Gordon injury latest ahead of Newcastle's trip to Man City - Magpies likely to be without two key stars for clash with Premier League champions

Newcastle United's players let down their hair on Sunday after the gruelling, bruising FA Cup clash with Birmingham City on Saturday night. The Magpies came through a real battle to win 3-2 and progress to the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Eddie Howe has shared an injury update on Anthony Gordon ahead of Newcastle United’s Premier League clash against Manchester City. Gordon has been in terrific form for the Magpies this season, recording 15 goal contributions in 30 appearances across all competitions so far.

There was generally positive news on the injury front for Newcastle United ahead of Saturday’s Premier League trip to Manchester City (3pm kick-off).

Sven Botman and Anthony Gordon are injury doubts for Newcastle United’s visit to Manchester City next weekend, while Dan Burn is also set for a scan on a groin problem. Botman, 25, and Gordon, 23, did not travel to St Andrew’s for Newcastle’s come-from-behind 3-2 FA Cup fourth-round victory over Birmingham City due to knee and quad problems respectively.

Newcastle United should be boosted by the return of winger Anthony Gordon for this weekend's Premier League match with champions Manchester City, who are still the side to beat despite their drop in form,

Newcastle United could use all the players they could get at the moment as they enter a decisive few weeks in their campaign. Eddie Howe has admitted that the next month or so is a pivotal time in Newcastle's season as they look to regain consistency in their push for a Champions League place,