Sandro Tonali will be central to the narrative as Newcastle United host Chelsea at St James' Park on Sunday in a match with huge implications for Champions League qualification.
Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton is set to miss the remainder of the season after suffering a setback in his recovery from a knee injury.
Newcastle United captain Jamaal Lascelles has returned to first-team training after a 13-month spell on the sidelines with an ACL injury.
Ipswich Town's brief tenure in the Premier League came to a definitive conclusion on Saturday as a 3-0 defeat to Newcastle United at St. James' Park confirmed their relegation to the Championship.
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is set to return to the dugout for Saturday's Premier League clash against Ipswich Town, following his recovery from pneumonia.
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins delivered a compelling response to recent omissions from the starting lineup, producing a man-of-the-match performance in his side's emphatic 4-1 victory over Newcastle United in the Premier League on Saturday.