Sven Botman, sidelined for two-and-a-half months with a knee problem before coming back late last month, has picked up another knock in a fresh blow to the Newcastle defence which is also missing Lewis Hall, Matt Targett and Kieran Trippier.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has seen a number of his key players linked with a move to Arsenal in the summer transfer window, with Alexander Isak among them.

Eddie Howe confirmed Newcastle are likely to be without three key players for Sunday’s Premier League showdown against Arsenal. The Magpies are closing in on securing Champions League qualification following last weekend’s win over Chelsea.