Newcastle United should be boosted by the return of winger Anthony Gordon for this weekend's Premier League match with champions Manchester City, who are still the side to beat despite their drop in form,

Eddie Howe has shared an injury update on Anthony Gordon ahead of Newcastle United’s Premier League clash against Manchester City. Gordon has been in terrific form for the Magpies this season, recording 15 goal contributions in 30 appearances across all competitions so far.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has confirmed the latest on Anthony Gordon ’s injury ahead of Saturday’s trip to Premier League champions, Manchester City.

Newcastle United's players let down their hair on Sunday after the gruelling, bruising FA Cup clash with Birmingham City on Saturday night. The Magpies came through a real battle to win 3-2 and progress to the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Sven Botman and Anthony Gordon are injury doubts for Newcastle United’s visit to Manchester City next weekend, while Dan Burn is also set for a scan on a groin problem. Botman, 25, and Gordon, 23, did not travel to St Andrew’s for Newcastle’s come-from-behind 3-2 FA Cup fourth-round victory over Birmingham City due to knee and quad problems respectively.

Newcastle United could use all the players they could get at the moment as they enter a decisive few weeks in their campaign. Eddie Howe has admitted that the next month or so is a pivotal time in Newcastle's season as they look to regain consistency in their push for a Champions League place,