Eddie Howe will have Anthony Gordon available for Sunday’s match against Manchester United according to Luke Edwards with The Telegraph. The winger will make his return after being sidelined for the previous two fixtures with an ankle injury.
Gordon made his full Newcastle debut in the defeat at Manchester City. During that match, he injured his ankle forcing him to miss the two recent 2-1 wins. He’ll now come back into the fold on Sunday.
The 22-year-old’s return is timely with Miguel Almiron out of action for most of April, a month of seven fixtures for The Magpies. Eddie Howe started Jacob Murphy on the right for the two victories.
It’s likely Murphy retains his place against the Red Devils, though Gordon is an option on both flanks. Left wing is an area of intrigue this week after Elliot Anderson’s star turn at the City Ground.
Allan Saint-Maximin was withdrawn at halftime against Forest paving the way for Anderson’s outstanding display. Saint-Maximin has likely recovered from his minor muscle issue with the possibility he keeps his place this weekend.
The jury is out on the availability of Sven Botman. The defender was forced to withdraw from the Dutch camp with an illness. Edwards believes it’s touch and go for Sven against Man United. It apparently was a case of food poisoning that delayed his debut for the Netherlands.
134 comments so far
investinyouthtoon
Mar 27, 2023 at 6:47 PM
Comment #1Hopefully true as he would add another attacking option to EH and his plans. Although I feel Murphy hasn’t let us down with his recent performances and will start on Sunday.
When do Southampton tickets go on sale? I’ll need as much notice as possible so I can have a free hour or two from work meetings to try to get a ticket.
Mister Tuff
Mar 27, 2023 at 6:49 PM
Comment #2Niafron – I see the next rounds in the Euro’s are not until mid June.
A long bloody time to keep teams in limbo/without knowledge of who may/will progress.
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 27, 2023 at 6:49 PM
Comment #3Thursday 10:00
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 27, 2023 at 6:50 PM
Comment #4Gakpo back in the squad but no Botman
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 27, 2023 at 6:50 PM
Comment #5Oh dear, hope he’s ok
Mister Tuff
Mar 27, 2023 at 6:54 PM
Comment #6Avez-vous un cuppa?
cyprus
Mar 27, 2023 at 6:57 PM
Comment #7Is this player a winger? I mean he’s played all kinds of positions:
https://www.footballcritic.com/anthony-gordon/player-positions/226756
I’d say, he’s versatile, can play any attacking position bar CF.
Think he’ll feature next Sunday, on in the second half, at 60′. Will replace whoever isn’t doing his thing.
Joel back in, ASM left, Murphy right, Isak in the middle. Wilson? He’ll feature too.
Man u won’t know what hit them.
cyprus
Mar 27, 2023 at 7:04 PM
Comment #8On Conte, after that interview I’d bet my house he was out. “New manager” bounce?
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 27, 2023 at 7:12 PM
Comment #9Mister Tuff,
I’m starting to feel a bit sorry for you, you’ve always been a bit, shall we say eccentric but your behaviour of late is just getting a bit sad, on a serious note, I think you should go and see someone as there clearly something not right with you.
Mister Tuff
Mar 27, 2023 at 7:14 PM
Comment #10I see Mbappe is captain tonight.
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 27, 2023 at 7:15 PM
Comment #11Did someone say earlier Gakpo was sent away with the virus as well yet he’s lining up on the bench, I hope there’s nothing wrong with him, he’d be a big miss at the weekend.
lochinvar
Mar 27, 2023 at 7:16 PM
Comment #12Spurs don’t have a new manager just an upgraded coach in a holding position until next season when they poach a big name as they perceive it.
Hardly likely to inspire their players and with Kane wanting out confidence is still going to be poor
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 27, 2023 at 7:16 PM
Comment #13cyprus,
Wow, that really is versatile 😀
Mister Tuff
Mar 27, 2023 at 7:20 PM
Comment #14Hahahahaha.
Ger ’em flushed out.
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 27, 2023 at 7:29 PM
Comment #15cyprus,
I don’t think Gordon will start, I’d say he keeps the same team that started Forest with Joelinton coming in for ASM, Lascelles or Targett for Botman if he’s out
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 27, 2023 at 7:34 PM
Comment #16To be fair, EA deserves the start and make it Jo’s place to win back, not sure if that’ll happen.
cyprus
Mar 27, 2023 at 7:35 PM
Comment #17I agree. I’m expecting a lot more from Gordon, we’ll need him in the run in. He hasn’t peak performed yet.
We’ll need everyone to turn up, but I think they will.
Trippi stating outright that they’re going for it is good. They’ve set the bar high so there’s no doubt they will be giving it a right go.
I hope lady luck has bought an nufc ticket for the rest of the season.
She’ll be entertained.
The Taco Taker
Mar 27, 2023 at 7:37 PM
Comment #18Caught up. So topics of today…
Safe Standing –
It is good that the club trial this, many fans prefer to stand. If it is successful it will be expanded. As others have said though it does nothing to change change capacity as it is a 1:1 ratio vs if it was seated. That could change to 1.8:1 if proven successful across the PL however personally I am not sure clubs will go that far as it is a trade off and they will consider other events stadiums can and do host combined with how much more toy can charge for a seat vs standing. To me 1:1 ratio is likely to be around a while
On season defining games,
Unless a team gets absolutely humiliated a single gam is rarely season defining. Fans think they are after a season has ended and then argue about which game cost us whatever the club didn’t achieve. Not getting a result out of a Man U will not define our season. Let’s humiliate them anyway though.
On Spurs,
Last night I said candidates may wait until summer and assess their options rather than go to Spurs now. That is exactly what SSN are now saying about Nagelsmann and Poch. This should benefit us. Sure, the current incumbants might do a decent job and people point to how Contes assistant did in his absence but the question I would have is “do you believe Conte wasn’t constantly on the phone telling him what to do?” If you do it is contrary to what they said at the time. I stand by my belief that the lack of certainty at Spurs is beneficial to us, both right now and possibly next season. After all which manager comes in Summer if they don’t finish top 4?
The Taco Taker
Mar 27, 2023 at 7:43 PM
Comment #19Oh and good to have Gordon available, I suspect Botman will be available too..it all seems to have come down to a chicken curry rather than a serious illness – in fact it was me that first posted the chicken curry story on here.
lesh
Mar 27, 2023 at 7:46 PM
Comment #20Lochinvar
If Kane is wanting out, I fancy he’ll be raring to go and prove that he is something a bit special.
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 27, 2023 at 7:48 PM
Comment #21Anybody know what channel I’ll find the Sweden game on
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 27, 2023 at 7:48 PM
Comment #22TTT,
So food poisoning?
cyprus
Mar 27, 2023 at 7:49 PM
Comment #23On Spurs, I’ll be shocked if they bring in the manager they should never have fired. I think their director is too proud to admit he seriously fxxxxd up.
https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1749320/Tottenham-Fabio-Paratici-Daniel-Levy-Mauricio-Pochettino
Anyway, the onus is on us, excuse the pun. We need to find 66 points total somewhere.
Doable? Yes. But, I can see many teams in the bottom half taking points off the top half teams. It’s a scrap down there and none of them seems resigned to take the fall.
Expect fireworks. Best season ever?
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 27, 2023 at 7:51 PM
Comment #24It’s on DAZN 5 if anyone’s interested
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 27, 2023 at 7:52 PM
Comment #25cyprus,
I didn’t realise how precarious Leicesters position was.
cyprus
Mar 27, 2023 at 7:56 PM
Comment #26Are they? Maybe. I admit I like their manager. Always humble and a hard worker.
I just know there are nine good teams (9!!) fighting it out down thete. Pretty crazy.
And then, like five fighting for top four.
Good stuff.
cyprus
Mar 27, 2023 at 7:56 PM
Comment #27Good night all.
I’ll catch up with the scraps later 🙂
Munster Mag
Mar 27, 2023 at 8:01 PM
Comment #28I can’t watch Ireland game yet but I reckon we will do ok
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 27, 2023 at 8:02 PM
Comment #29Wow, some lovely stuff from Isak there.
Munster Mag
Mar 27, 2023 at 8:02 PM
Comment #300’0 but I hear they are camped in our half 🙁
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 27, 2023 at 8:02 PM
Comment #31Munster is it not on your IPTV
The Taco Taker
Mar 27, 2023 at 8:08 PM
Comment #32Raj,
https://www.mozzartsport.co.ke/football/news/chicken-curry-depleted-the-dutch-five-players-immediately-went-home-van-dijk-it-was-delicious/28293
I could post many more links to the same basic story. I dont know if it is true or not it is just “widely reported” and sounds quite possible.
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 27, 2023 at 8:16 PM
Comment #33Isak scores.
Offside
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 27, 2023 at 8:20 PM
Comment #34TTT,
So three of the five made it back to the squad, maybe he was told he wouldn’t be starting anyway so just stayed home.
The Taco Taker
Mar 27, 2023 at 8:34 PM
Comment #35Raj,
Could be. If you consider the options why would 5 players leave, 3 come back and 2 not?
1 .Some recovered quicker than others (from whatever made them ill)
2. They had different illnesses at the same time.
3. 2 player had their own reasons for choosing not to return.
Might be just me but 1 or 3 seems most likely.
IrishRob
Mar 27, 2023 at 8:42 PM
Comment #36How is Isak doing?
Ireland playing brilliantly tbh hard to switch over to anything else.
niafron
Mar 27, 2023 at 8:42 PM
Comment #37What a sad game by France… exactly what i expected unfortunatly.
Now, i’m even not sure they will win, a 0-0 would not surprise me.
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 27, 2023 at 8:49 PM
Comment #38IrishRob,
He’s been doing good, some lovely touches and a very decent shot.
IrishRob
Mar 27, 2023 at 8:52 PM
Comment #39Im shocked how fast that Ogbene lad who plays gor ireland is, he seems to be able to skin Hernandez for pace the chances he’s had and Hernandez himself is quite fast.
He must be the second fastest player on the pitch after Mbappe.
DayvanCowboy
Mar 27, 2023 at 8:52 PM
Comment #40I’d guess we will see revert back to having Willock / Joelinton rotate between centre mid and left wing with both fit / available / in form, Murphy has earned his place, especially with Miggy unavailable for another 4-5 weeks, good to have Gordon back though to have an extra attacking option who also provides us with the energy and tenacity Howe wants from his players.
Another point, having continued to lurk, it would appear that we’ve had some peace and harmony on the blog lately with the absence of certain folks, which is nice to see, long may it continue.