Major official Newcastle United injury update ahead of Manchester City match | OneFootball

An official Newcastle United injury update on Friday.

Eddie Howe talking to journalists.

A victory on Saturday against Manchester City would be a massive boost for Newcastle United as we come out of this international break.

It would also be the first Newcastle win over Man City in the Premier League since Eddie Howe took charge.

It would though make it seven wins in the last ten matches (home and away), in all competitions, for Newcastle United.

Eddie Howe giving this Newcastle United injury update.

Pointers as to availability for this Manchester City match and beyond.

Official Newcastle United injury update from Eddie Howe – 21 November 2025:

Eddie Howe this Friday morning on Anthony Gordon:

“Anthony Gordon is very close. He’s worked well during the break and he’s touch and go for the game. We’ll make a very late decision.”

Eddie Howe on Joelinton:

The NUFC boss confirming the Brazil international is fine and available.

Eddie Howe giving this update on Nick Pope:

“Nick Pope has trained and there’s no problems there.”

Eddie Howe on Sandro Tonali:

The NUFC Head Coach stating Tonali is fine and available.

Eddie Howe giving this update on Tino Livramento:

“He’s very close. He’s trained in the international break which is great to see.

“He’s such an important player for us and it’s great to have him back training with the group. He’s done a lot of work.

“He’s been very, very good professionally with how he’s dealt with the injury and the work he’s done with the physios so I’d say he’s in good shape.”

Eddie Howe on Yoane Wissa:

The NUFC says the striker won’t be involved against Man City but states he is close to joining in with group training now.