With Joelinton enduring a period on the treatment table, there is a gap to be filled alongside Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali in United's midfield. Joe Willock has been the man selected to replace the Brazilian in recent weeks but, despite shining with a brace in the FA cup win over Birmingham, has failed to really lay down a marker.

Newcastle have a Carabao Cup final to look forward to in March but, after being hammered at Manchester City, Eddie Howe insists his players need to focus on their Premier League remit

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe says that his Toon team is missing the presence of Joelinton and Sven Botman.

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says his side were not at their best against Manchester City, and it was "poor moments" from his team that resulted in the 4-0 score line.

Eddie Howe admits it was “painful” watching Newcastle United’s heavy defeat to Manchester City. The Magpies lost 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium with three of the goals coming in the first-half. Omar Marmoush netted a hat-trick before substitute James McAtee added a fourth in the closing stages.

Eddie Howe has promised an inquest after Newcastle were hammered 4-0 by Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The hosts were in cruise control throughout the match, with Omar Marmoush netting a sublime hat-trick and James McAtee also on target.