Eddie Howe and Newcastle United remain at near full strength as they prepare to take on Southampton at St. James' Park this weekend. The Magpies have won and impressive seven of their last eight Premier League fixtures and are closing in on a Champions League place with just six games remaining.
The Toon have an eight point cushion to Spurs in the Europa League places, but also boast a game in hand on the North London side having thrashed them at St. James' Park last week. The feel good factor on Tyneside is through the roof and a win over struggling Southampton would see Howe's men edge a step closer to a return to Europe's elite competition.
Allan Saint-Maximin and Emil Krafth remain the only absentees heading into this weekend. The latter of the two is not likely to return to action any time soon, while the quick turnaround from the win over Everton means Saint-Maximin is also set to miss the game against the Saints this weekend.
