Eddie Howe has confirmed that Bruno Guimaraes had a "positive" scan on his ankle but that it is too early to confirm a return date for the Brazilian as he gave the latest injury news ahead of Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United on Saturday afternoon.
Newcastle travel to the capital to take on Palace this weekend as they look to move eight points clear of Tottenham in the Champions League places with a win against the Eagles. Spurs' 4-2 defeat to Manchester City on Thursday night has presented Howe's side with the opportunity to widen the gap in their bid to finish in the top-four.
A 0-0 draw at St James' Park in September - followed by the same result in the third round of Carabao Cup in November - will have ensured that the Newcastle manager is taking nothing for granted when preparing for the match.
