Newcastle United will be looking to build upon their stunning victory over Tottenham Hotspur when they travel to face Everton on Thursday night. The Magpies will be aiming to complete the double over the troubled Toffees, and record their seventh victory in eight matches.
Eddie Howe's side blew Tottenham away within a devastating 21-minute opening on Sunday, scoring five times before going to secure a crucial 6-1 win. It means United now sit third in the table, with a six-point cushion in the race to qualify for next season's Champions League.
The quick turnaround could lead to Howe considering a rotated starting eleven at Goodison Park, although the last performance could tempt the head coach to name an unchanged lineup. The Newcastle boss provided an injury update ahead of the trip to the Merseyside, and here is a list of the first-team stars ruled out or considered doubts for Thursday.
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Emil Krafth
The Sweden international remains Newcastle's only long-term absentee, having suffered an ACL injury in the Carabao Cup second-round win at Tranmere Rovers in August. Krafth has been included in the Magpies' 25-man Premier League squad, but the full-back recently stressed he is not putting himself under any pressure to return to action too soon.
Allan Saint-Maximin
Newcastle's number 10 has missed the last three matches due to a hamstring injury. Saint-Maximin initially returned to France to step up his recovery from his latest setback, and Howe has ruled the forward out of contention for the clash with Everton.#
Howe said: "He's back and working hard to get fully fit. We're pleased to have him back. It's too early (for Everton)."
Fabian Schar
Schar was forced off in the closing stages of the emphatic win over Tottenham, with Jamaal Lascelles replacing him in the 74th minute. The Magpies captain could be handed a rare start on Thursday night, with the Newcastle boss admitting the 31-year-old is an injury doubt.
Howe said: "Fab is one we have to check on and make a late call. Bruno should be fine. We have a couple of other knocks."
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