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Yoane Wissa has featured in a victorious Newcastle United dressing room photo for the first time following his big-money move from Brentford.

Wissa joined the Magpies for £55m on deadline day on September 1, but an injury picked up during international duty with DR Congo means he is still waiting to make his debut for the club. After initial fears that he had picked up an ACL injury, one that may have ended his season before it had even begun, it was confirmed by the club that Wissa had suffered a PCL injury.

Speaking about Wissa’s injury ahead of the clash with Spurs, Eddie Howe revealed he couldn’t pinpoint an exact return date, stating: “I don't know, it's very difficult for me to give a game for you,” Howe said.

“Yoane’s in a different boat to the other two because he's coming from further back fitness-wise. He's been out longer.

“He's still on track but we need to make sure that he's gone through a mini pre-season with us as well.”

There is hope that Wissa can feature before next month’s international break, with a return to action at the Gtech Community Stadium, his former stomping ground, a possibility. The need for Wissa to go through a ‘mini pre-season’ to get back up to speed, though, means it is highly likely that the Magpies won’t see the best of the DR Congo international until the end of next month at the earliest.

Yoane Wissa pictured in Newcastle United dressing room photo

In Wissa’s absence, Newcastle United booked their place in a fourth-straight Carabao Cup quarter-final with a 2-0 win over Spurs at St James’ Park. A first-half header from Fabian Schar set the Magpies on their way before Nick Woltemade netted five minutes into the second half to seal the win.

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Woltemade’s form in-front of goal since joining from Stuttgart has meant that Wissa’s absence has not been too harshly felt, although it would be a huge boost for Howe when he has both of his big-money signings available to him. Wissa and Woltemade, when fit, can either rotate between matches or play together in the same starting XI.

It has been a frustrating start to life on Tyneside for Wissa, but his presence in Newcastle United’s victorious dressing room photo following Wednesday’s win over Spurs will have lifted spirits and supporters will hope that Wissa will be involved in a fair amount more of them by the time his first campaign in the north east comes to an end.

Those dressing room photos have, of course, raised a few eyebrows on social media over the past couple of years - one Howe launched a defence of back in 2022: “We haven’t decided to publish them, they’ve just found their way into the mainstream media which is something that ideally, from my side, wouldn’t happen.” Howe said.

“It’s something we did a long, long time ago to try and enjoy winning a little bit more because sometimes with the pressure that the players are under, it’s nice to have that moment to keep so you can look back on in years to come when we’re old and grey and in a different part of our lives where you snapshot that moment and it will trigger good memories.”

Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur: Sky Sports have released footage after Fabian Schar’s controversial goal against Spurs.

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Sky Sports have released footage that shows Djed Spence took 46.5 seconds to tie his laces before Fabian Schar opened the scoring for Newcastle United against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night.

The Magpies had shaded the opening stages and were deserved leaders when Schar nodded home Sandro Tonali’s corner. However, Spurs were left reeling after Chris Kavanagh allowed the Italian to take the corner despite Spence only just getting to his feet after tying his laces.

Speaking post-match, Frank gave his view on the incident, stating: “We conceded two goals because of two mistakes. Unfortunately, the referee was part of the mistake for the first goal.

“I’m not saying there aren’t things we can do better, but his boot is off he’s tying his shoelaces and you can clearly see from the footage afterwards that his boot comes off so he needs to do it. It’s not like we’re playing the game for ten minutes and we’re one nil up. It’s common sense to allow him time to get back in and get his boot on.

“To make it perfect, it’s Djed’s man to mark who scored. That’s why we were very animated.”

Sky Sports release Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur footage

Post-match, Sky Sports took a closer look at the incident with a stopwatch on their footage revealing that Spence had taken over three-quarters of a minute to tie his laces. Jobi McAnuff, on punditry duty in the studio, revealed his belief that allowing the corner to be taken was ‘harsh’ on Spurs.

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“This was the big incident,” McAnuff said. “He gets a nick on the laces and the referee I think tried to allow him a bit of time. You can see that he takes his boot off, clearly the referee at this point says ‘that’s enough time, 30 seconds play on’.

“I feel it’s harsh on Spurs as I believe he’s playing an important part in terms of where that ball is going to be delivered which is right here, that is where Djed Spence would be. For me, I think the referee should have given him a little more time to get in but I know there is going to be an argument against that.”

He added: “I just felt that the fact that the linesman was in such close proximity, he could have just sent a radio over to say ‘give him another five or ten seconds to get back in’. I think it is harsh I have got to be honest.”

The ultimate beneficiary of the decision was Schar as he rose above the defence to plant a header past Antonin Kinsky and fire his side into the lead. The defender admitted post-match that he didn’t register Spence being out of position and that he was full focussed on getting his head first to the ball.

“I didn’t know that it was a rule that you have to wait if somebody has to do their laces,” Schar told Sky Sports. “I actually didn’t even see where he was.

“I don’t think that would have made a difference. We were just focussed on what we trained on what we wanted to do and the corner [from Tonali] was perfect.”

Newcastle United have two players at risk of a Carabao Cup ban after Eddie Howe’s side progressed to the quarter-final of the competition.

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Newcastle United will host Fulham in the quarter-final of the Carabao Cup at St James’ Park on December 17 (TBC).

The match will come after Newcastle’s Premier League clash with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on December 14.

It’s The Magpies’ fourth successive Carabao Cup quarter-final under Eddie Howe. In 2023, Newcastle reached the final of the competition, where they were beaten 2-0 by Manchester United.

The following season, they were knocked out in the quarter-final by Chelsea on penalties after conceding deep into stoppage time at Stamford Bridge. But last season they made amends by beating Liverpool 2-1 in the final to win the Carabao Cup and end a 70-year domestic trophy drought.

And United’s defence of the competition has gone well so far with a 4-1 win over Bradford City followed by a 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night.

Fabian Schar and Nick Woltemade scored against Spurs to ensure The Magpies’ progress. But there are two Newcastle players at risk of a suspension in the competition, should a particular set of circumstances unfold.

Newcastle United duo at risk of a Carabao Cup ban

Carabao Cup rules state that any player who is booked twice before the semi-final stage of the competition is handed a one-match ban in that competition only. Unlike red cards, yellow card suspensions do not carry over into different competitions.

Last season, Newcastle were without Bruno Guimaraes for the first-leg of the semi-final clash against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium after the Brazilian shown his second booking in the competition in the 3-1 quarter-final win over Brentford.

After no players were booked in the win over Bradford, both Joelinton and Malick Thiaw were shown yellow cards in the victory over Spurs. It means, should they be booked against Fulham and Newcastle progress to the semi-final, they would be banned for the first leg of that tie.

But that’s not the only competition Joelinton is walking a disciplinary tightrope in.

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Joelinton on the verge of Champions League ban

Joelinton is just one booking away from a one-match ban in the Champions League having been shown a yellow card in Newcastle’s matches against Barcelona and Union Saint-Gilloise.

UEFA rules state that any player booked three times in the eight Champions League group phase matches, must serve a one-match ban in the competition.

Joelinton dropped out of Newcastle’s starting line-up against Benfica last time out in the Champions League. The Brazilian was a second half substitute and managed to avoid a booking as he helped The Magpies secure the 3-0 win.

Potential injuries aside, Joelinton is set to be available for the Athletic Club match on November 5 but could miss at least one of Newcastle’s following Champions League matches due to suspension.

Should Joelinton pick up another yellow card in Newcastle’s remaining five group phase matches, he will be banned for one match. Given his predisposition to picking up bookings, a Champions League ban appears likely for the Brazilian.

Dan Burn and Thiaw are the only other Magpies players who have been shown a yellow card in the Champions League this season. The pair would have to be booked a further two times in order to face a ban.

The only exception is if they were to be shown a red card, as is the case with any player.

Newcastle United’s Premier League disciplinary record

There is a different set of rules for the Premier League, with yellow card suspensions competition specific.

Five bookings in the opening 19 Premier League games hands a player a one-match ban.

After the 19 game, five booking and one-match ban cut-off point - the threshold changes to 10 bookings, 32 games and a two-match ban. Any player shown 15 bookings over the course of the season is handed a three-match ban but no player has ever been cautioned that many times during a single Premier League campaign to date.

Fortunately, Newcastle have no players currently on the verge of a ban in the Premier League with 10 games to play before the five yellow card cut-off point.

Burn is the closest to a ban in the Premier League having been booked three times in the competition this season, while Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton have been booked twice.

Thiaw and Nick Pope have one booking each and the rest of the players in Newcastle’s squad are yet to be cautioned in the opening nine league matches this season.

Nick Woltemade scored his sixth goal for Newcastle United as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in the Carabao Cup last-16.

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Newcastle United progressed to the quarter-final of the Carabao Cup for the fourth successive season with a solid 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur at St James’ Park.

Fabian Schar headed Newcastle in front from a Sandro Tonali corner in the first half before Nick Woltemade headed in from Joe Willock’s cross to double the home side’s lead and secure their progress.

They will face Fulham at home on Wednesday, December 17 (kick-off TBC) in the quarter-final as they look to retain the trophy.

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Nick Woltemade continues fine scoring form.

Woltemade grabbed his fifth goal in seven games for Newcastle and his sixth in total to continue his fine form since joining the club for a record £65million fee.

Days after Woltemade’s arrival from VfB Stuttgart, Newcastle sold Alexander Isak for a Premier League record £130million to Liverpool.

But the striking duo have had contrasting starts to the season with Isak currently out with a groin issue having scored just one Carabao Cup goal in eight appearances for Liverpool in all competitions.

The Reds are also now out of the Carabao Cup following a 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Wednesday evening.

Meanwhile, Woltemade has six goals to his name in nine starts for Newcastle.

Reflecting on his latest goal, Woltemade told Sky Sports: “Joe [Willock] had the ball and I wanted to go behind the centre back and luckily the goalkeeper was coming out, so I just had to head it in.”

Excluding blocked shots, Woltemade has also scored every shot on target he has had for Newcastle, with a goalkeeper yet to save a shot from the 23-year-old in a black and white shirt.

Nick Woltemade makes Alexander Isak replacement claim

Woltemade also made a subtle reference to replacing Isak as Newcastle’s main striker this season. The Magpies also signed Yoane Wissa from Brentford for £55million on deadline day but the forward is yet to feature since his arrival due to injury.

"I think I play different from the other strikers they had here,” Woltemade admitted. “I think the team after every game get to know me better.

“I just want the ball at my feet most of the time but I can help the team and if we all come into it, I think we can get really good results.

"This team is so easy for me to come here, new country, a new language, I feel welcome here even from the first day everyone was talking to me.

"I think we all have a good connection which makes it easier for me and even for the other new players."

Nick Woltemade makes a mockery of Newcastle United transfer claims

Woltemade’s club-record £65million transfer fee was heavily scrutinised by the German media, given the forward had only joined Stuttgart a year prior on a free transfer.

It came after Bayern Munich tried and failed to sign Woltemade before Newcastle swooped in with a significant bid.

Bayern board member Karl-Heinz Rummenigge showed signs of bitterness by branding Newcastle ‘idiots’ for the fee they paid for Woltemade.

But Woltemade has already demonstrated his value to Newcastle in just two months on Tyneside while Isak, as the Premier League’s most expensive ever player, is yet to make an impact on Merseyside.

Newcastle United 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur: Fabian Schar and Nick Woltemade scored as the holders booked their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-final.

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Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup defence continued as they progressed to the quarter-final of the competition with a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

Eddie Howe made eight changes to the side that beat Fulham 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday with key players such as Anthony Gordon, Jacob Murphy, Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton, Kieran Trippier and Nick Pope all dropping to the bench.

But the changes didn’t impact Newcastle’s performance as they were able to knock out their Premier League rivals with a solid performance.

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Newcastle took the lead midway through the first half as Fabian Schar, on his return to the starting line-up, headed in from Sandro Tonali’s corner.

The Magpies should have doubled their lead shortly before half-time as Malick Thiaw’s header was acrobatically hit off the crossbar by Harvey Barnes. The goal was gaping, and the ball was behind the Newcastle winger as Spurs had the crossbar to thank for keeping them in the tie heading in at the break.

Newcastle should have made it 2-0 moments after the restart as Harvey Barnes picked out Joe Willock, who headed wide from point-blank range.

Willock made up for his miss by putting the ball on a plate for Nick Woltemade to head in his sixth goal of the season for Newcastle. Malick Thiaw played a key role by winning the ball high up the pitch and playing it to Willock.

Spurs showed the tie still wasn’t over as Aaron Ramsdale was called into action with a spectacular diving save to deny Pape Sarr.

But Newcastle held their nerve and defended well while pushing for a third as they saw out the win with relative ease.

Now they look ahead to the quarter-final match set to take place the week commencing December 15.

Carabao Cup quarter-final draw

Here are the ball numbers for the draw...

Brentford

Cardiff City

Fulham

Arsenal

Crystal Palace

Newcastle United

Manchester City

Chelsea

The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw will take place from 10:30pm.

Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur: Here’s how Sandro Tonali, Nick Woltemade and co fared in our half-time player ratings.

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Tottenham Hotspur arrived at St James’ Park with an unbeaten away record, whilst Newcastle United went in search of a fourth successive home win in all competitions.

Eddie Howe, who admitted pre-match that he would rotate his starting XI, named eight changes for the visit of Thomas Frank’s side. Bruno Guimaraes, who won all three points at the weekend with a late strike against Fulham, was among those that dropped to the bench.

Howe may have made wholesale changes to his team, but it was his side that set the pace early doors with both Malick Thiaw and Jacob Ramsey going close to opening the scoring. Spurs looked dangerous on the break but the Magpies’ defence was largely untroubled during the opening stages.

It was the hosts that opened the scoring through Fabian Schar. A very simple move that will undoubtedly anger the Spurs boss, Sandro Tonali’s corner was nodded in by Schar in a fairly routine manner.

Newcastle did press for another, but it was the visitors who came closest to scoring the second goal of the game as Richarlison twice saw crosses narrowly avoid his outstretched body at the back post. Harvey Barnes then came close to doubling his side’s lead but saw his acrobatic effort smash off Antonin Kinsky’s crossbar from close range.

Here are our first-half player ratings from Newcastle United’s clash with Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup:

Newcastle United team to face Tottenham Hotspur: Aaron Ramsdale, Emil Krafth, Malick Thiaw, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn, Joe Willock, Sandro Tonali, Jacob Ramsey, Anthony Elanga, Nick Woltemade, Harvey Barnes

Substitutes: Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier, Sven Botman, Joelinton, Anthony Gordon, William Osula, Jacob Murphy, Bruno Guimaraes, Lewis Miley

Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur player ratings

Aaron Ramsdale - 6

Had very little to do in the opening stages but played some good balls up to the forward line to get his side moving in attack. Called into action for the first time in the 38th minute, making a routine save to deny Kevin Danso’s effort.

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Emil Krafth - 6

Looked solid on just his second start of the season. Did very well to cover for Burn as Spurs looked to break in the 35th minute.

Fabian Schar - 8

Looked composed upon his return to the starting XI and sprayed some classy passes across the pitch. Rose tall above the defenders to plant home the opener.

Malick Thiaw - 6

Had an early goalbound header denied. Played alongside a new partner in the heart of defence but once again looked assured. Booked just before the break for a cynical foul on Xavi Simons.

Dan Burn - 6

Named as captain in Guimaraes’ absence. Played a great ball through to Ramsey to give him an early chance to break the deadlock. Beaten a couple of times after being dragged inside.

Joe Willock - 7

Had some bright moments going forward and looked to support Woltemade when possible.

Sandro Tonali - 7

Put in an inch-perfect delivery for Schar’s opener. Tireless display after not being named in either of Howe’s previous two starting sides.

Jacob Ramsey - 7

Played on the left of a new-look midfield three and had an early chance to open the scoring but his effort was blocked by backtracking Spurs defenders. Looked lively when asked to defend.

Anthony Elanga - 6

Sloppy in possession at times in the first-half, although he did frighten his opposite number every time he had a chance to run. Won a couple of corners but wasn’t able to pick out that final ball for one of his teammates.

Nick Woltemade - 6

As always, had some very nice and neat touches to link play and bring his teammates into the game. Had few chances in front of goal and drifted out of the game a tad as the first half progressed.

Harvey Barnes - 6

Possibly should have done better with a chance in the 12th minute but could only direct his effort into the side netting. Bright at times but struggled a little to get into the game in the first half. Hit the bar with an acrobatic effort in the 40th minute - he’d have hoped to find the back of the net.

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Newcastle United have been boosted by the presence of Sven Botman ahead of their Carabao Cup clash with Tottenham Hotspur at St James’ Park. Botman started the win over Fulham on Saturday, but left the field of play early after being injured as Sasa Lukic nodded home Fulham’s equaliser.

After receiving treatment on the pitch, Botman was withdrawn by Eddie Howe and replaced by Fabian Schar. United’s head coach has since revealed that the Dutchman hadn’t suffered a concussion, but did sustain a ‘nasty looking’ cut that required staples.

Although Botman may not start tonight, having him available for selection comes as a major boost, particularly with Newcastle’s current injuries in defence.

Eddie Howe confirms Tottenham Hotspur rotation plans

The Magpies head coach revealed on Tuesday that he would rotate his starting XI and offer a chance to some members of the squad to impress him and get some minutes under their belt: “It’s an important decision I’ve got coming up for this game because we want to progress, this competition means a lot to us as current holders and we don’t want to give that up easily,” Howe said. “But I have to trust the squad as well.

“We have some very good players that need football and need the opportunity to show their talents and what they can bring to the squad. So I think there will be an element [of rotation] but I have to try and get the balance right.”

Eddie Howe on Newcastle United injury news

Speaking on Tuesday ahead of his side’s clash with Spurs, Howe confirmed that Tino Livramento, Yoane Wissa and Lewis Hall would all not feature. Livramento and Wissa have been sidelined by knee injuries and neither will feature tonight.

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Howe wasn’t drawn in on pinpointing an exact date for Wissa’s return to action, though, but hinted that he could feature before the next international break: “I don't know, it's very difficult for me to give a game for you,” Howe admitted.

“Yoane’s in a different boat to the other two [Hall and Livramento] because he's coming from further back fitness-wise. He's been out longer.

“Yoane, he's still on track but we need to make sure that he's gone through a mini pre-season with us as well.”

Hall, meanwhile, could make a return to action at the weekend against West Ham, but Howe confirmed that the clash with Spurs would come ‘too soon’ for the defender. Harrison Ashby is also sidelined with injury.

Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur: The EFL have confirmed when the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw will take place.

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The EFL have confirmed when the draw for the quarter-final of the Carabao Cup will take place. Newcastle United, who have featured in three-successive final eights of the Carabao Cup, take on Tottenham Hotspur at St James’ Park tonight aiming to book their place in the quarter finals of the competition they won back in March at Wembley.

The Magpies defeated League Two side Bradford City last month to progress to Round Four, whilst Spurs overcame the challenge of Doncaster Rovers 3-0. Thomas Frank’s side are currently unbeaten away from home this season in all competitions, whilst Newcastle have won three-straight matches at St James’ Park against Nottingham Forest, Benfica and Fulham.

When is the Carabao Cup quarter final draw?

The Carabao Cup quarter final draw will take place following the conclusion of Newcastle United’s clash with Tottenham Hotspur. The draw will be broadcast live on Sky Sports on Sky Sports Main Event.

The EFL have confirmed that Jamie Redknapp and Jobi McAnuff will complete the draw alongside presenter Mark Chapman. It is likely that the draw will be completed around 10:30pm.

If Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur ends in a draw after 90 minutes, then the tie will head straight to a penalty shootout. Extra-time is not played in the Carabao Cup.

The Magpies began their 2024/25 Carabao Cup winning campaign with a penalty shootout win over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground in August last year. Sean Longstaff, now at Leeds United, netted the winning spot-kick on that day.

Carabao Cup quarter final confirmed clubs

Whilst Newcastle United and Spurs will battle it out tonight for one spot in the last-eight of the Carabao Cup, three teams booked their place in that draw last night. League One Cardiff City are the lowest ranked side in the final eight after they beat Championship side Wrexham 2-1.

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Brentford overcame the challenge of Grimsby Town, who knocked Manchester United out of the competition in August, with ease as they hit five at Blundell Park. Marco Silva’s Fulham also booked themselves a place in tonight’s draw, although they had to rely on a penalty shootout to beat Wycombe Wanderers.

Elsewhere tonight, there are five matches to decide the final five teams in the quarter final draw. Along with Newcastle’s clash with Spurs, last season’s runners-up Liverpool host Crystal Palace.

The Eagles ended Liverpool’s 100% start to the season and also defeated them in the Community Shield at Wembley in August. An all Premier League tie at the Emirates Stadium sees Premier League leaders Arsenal take on Brighton and Hove Albion.

Wolves, who are winless in the league, take on Chelsea at Molineux. Vitor Pereira’s side have beaten top-flight opponents in both rounds of the Carabao Cup to date knocking out West Ham and Everton in the process.

The final of tonight’s quintet of matches sees Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City head to south Wales to face Swansea City. All of those games will kick-off at 7:45pm with Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur starting 15 minutes later at 8pm.

Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur: Injury news from Eddie Howe and Thomas Frank heading into tonight’s Carabao Cup game.

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Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur square-off tonight at St James’ Park with a place in the Carabao Cup quarter final on the line.

Whilst both managers will be desperate to progress in the competition, Eddie Howe and Thomas Frank have a number of injury issues to deal with ahead of tonight’s game, with Spurs potentially missing eight first-team players.

Here, we take a look at the latest injury news from both camps ahead of Newcastle United’s clash with Tottenham Hotspur.

Tottenham Hotspur injury news v Newcastle United

Cristian Romero - out

Romero has not featured in any of Spurs’ last three matches and is very unlikely to be risked for tonight’s game. Speaking about the defender ahead of their trip to Everton at the weekend, Frank said: “Cuti was just out running on the grass with the performance guys.

“So, positive, progressing, but no time frame. I don't expect it to be a longer one.”

Destiny Udogie - out

Udogie suffered a knee injury whilst on international duty with Italy earlier this month. He hasn’t featured for Spurs since picking up that injury and is still a game or two away from returning to action.

“Destiny is not on the grass yet, but still progressing.” Frank said. “Again, not a longer one.”

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Dominic Solanke - out

Solanke enjoys a very good goalscoring record against Newcastle United and netted at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in January during the last meeting between the sides. However, the former Bournemouth man won’t feature tonight despite his manager confirming that his recovery from injury has ‘stepped up’ in recent days.

James Maddison - out

Maddison has been ruled-out for the majority, if not all, of the season after suffering an ACL injury in pre-season. The former Leicester City man picked up the injury during Spurs’ 1-1 draw with Newcastle United in South Korea in August.

Dejan Kulusevski - out

Kulusevski hasn’t featured for Spurs since their Europa League final win over Manchester United in May. The Swedish international winger is expected to be out until the end of November and Frank is hopeful of having him available for selection during the busy festive period of matches.

“He's a key, key player for us. Instead of putting an exact month on [his return]. I just want him back as quick as possible.

“I know the medical team and Dejan are working very hard on that. It's not tomorrow, hopefully not too far away.”

Radu Dragusin - out

Dragusin has been out since March with an ACL injury. He will not feature at St James’ Park tonight.

Ben Davies - out

Davies has been sidelined with an ankle injury and won’t feature on Tyneside.

Yves Bissouma - out

Bissouma picked up an ankle injury whilst on international duty with Mali earlier this month. He won’t feature on Tyneside tonight.

On Bissouma’s injury, Frank said: “Biss, unfortunately, had a situation with the national team, I think everyone saw that, so he got a ligament injury to his ankle that will keep him out for weeks.”

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Lewis Hall - out

Howe has confirmed that tonight’s game will come too soon for Hall to be involved. The former Chelsea defender has been sidelined with a hamstring injury and has not been seen in action since their win over Union Saint-Gilloise in the Champions League earlier this month.

Yoane Wissa - out

A PCL injury has kept Wissa sidelined since the beginning of September. There is hope he can feature before the November international break, although a return after that international period seems most likely for him.

“I don't know, it's very difficult for me to give a game for you,” Howe said when asked about a possible return date for Wissa.

“Yoane’s in a different boat to the other two [Hall and Livramento] because he's coming from further back fitness-wise. He's been out longer.

“Lewis's return will be quite quick, in the sense that once he's fit and available, he'll be back involved with the group. Same with Tino, really. Yoane, he's still on track but we need to make sure that he's gone through a mini pre-season with us as well.”

Tino Livramento - out

A knee injury has kept Livramento sidelined since the end of September. The defender has returned to work on grass but isn’t expected back in action until after next month’s international break.

On Livramento’s progress, Howe said on Tuesday: “I'd say he's still on track. I think the two-week international break dictates that he won't be able to bring that forward by two weeks.

“I think we're looking at the Manchester City game for him as a pencilled-in date for hopefully that he can be available for. But he's doing well. He feels really good.

“There's no adverse reaction to his injury. So, positive signs for Tino and for Lewis and for Yoane at the minute. They're all on track for their respective returns.”

Harrison Ashby - out

Ashby has not been training with the first-team squad due to a thigh injury but no estimate has been given on his return date. The defender is yet to make his competitive debut for Newcastle after joining the club from West Ham in January 2023.

On the former Hammer, Howe said: “At the moment, Harrison [Ashby] is injured and he’s been injured for a period of time with a thigh injury so we’re waiting for him to be fit again.”

Sven Botman - doubt

A ‘nasty looking’ cut suffered by Botman on Saturday means he is a doubt to feature tonight. The Dutch defender was withdrawn after a collision with Sasa Lukic as he equalised for Fulham.

Fortunately for the player and club, Botman didn’t suffer a concussion. However, Howe put his participation in tonight’s game into doubt on Tuesday, stating: “As I said after the game [on Saturday] there’s no concussion. It was a cut, a nasty looking cut for Sven.

“He’s had it stapled together. He didn’t train yesterday [Monday] so we will see how he is.”

Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur: Eddie Howe has some big decisions to make when he names his starting XI for tonight’s Carabao Cup game.

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Eddie Howe revealed that there will be an element of rotation to his starting XI when Newcastle United face Tottenham Hotspur tonight, but is determined to see his side progress and continue their defence of the Carabao Cup.

Just four days on from their last-gasp win over Fulham in the Premier League, Howe’s side return to St James’ Park for another clash against top-flight opponents when Thomas Frank brings his Spurs side to Tyneside. The Magpies defeated Bradford City in the previous round of this competition but know they will have to be at their best to book their spot in a fourth-successive Carabao Cup quarter final.

An opportunity to impress Howe tonight awaits a section of Newcastle United’s squad ahead of their upcoming Premier League and Champions League matches. Here, we take a look at the Newcastle United starting XI that Howe could name for the visit of Tottenham Hotspur tonight:

Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur predicted XI

Aaron Ramsdale

Ramsdale’s only appearance so far this season came in the last round of this competition. Whilst Nick Pope has been in brilliant form this season, he could be rested for the visit of Tottenham Hotspur.

Emil Krafth

Krafth hasn’t started a game this season but Howe may look to rest Kieran Trippier tonight. If that is the case, then the Swedish international may be handed a start.

Fabian Schar

Schar looked very solid against Fulham at the weekend and with Sven Botman unlikely to be risked tonight could return to the starting XI.

Malick Thiaw

Thiaw has been brilliant since joining Newcastle United and may be asked to play alongside Schar against Spurs.

Dan Burn

Lewis Hall’s continued absence means that Burn could, once again, deputise at left-back.

Bruno Guimaraes

One school of thought suggests that Guimaraes may be rested tonight ahead of two important Premier League matches and a Champions League game. However, we’re predicting the Brazilian to start tonight in his favoured role.

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Sandro Tonali

Tonali was a substitute on Saturday as he recovered from illness. If he’s fully fit, he could regain a starting spot against Spurs.

Jacob Ramsey

Ramsey has yet to nail down a spot in Howe’s starting XI, but could be given that opportunity tonight. An impressive performance will certainly give his new head coach something to consider ahead of their upcoming matches.

Anthony Elanga

Elanga would love to grab a goal tonight and end his long run without one for his new club. Spurs will sit in and be hard to beat, but Elanga could pop up with a bit of magic that unlocks the defence.

Nick Woltemade

Whilst Howe was quick to praise Will Osula during his pre-match press conference, we’re predicting that Woltemade gets another start with Osula ready and primed to replace him from the bench if the German is afforded a chance to rest.

Harvey Barnes

Barnes came off the bench to score twice against Benfica and played a big role in their late win over Fulham. Could he be given a chance to impress from the off tonight?