Newcastle have won just once away to Manchester United in the Premier League but did beat The Red Devils 3-0 at Old Trafford back in November in the Carabao Cup.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe fears that Fabian Schar may miss the rest of the season after suffering a serious hamstring injury. Schar was withdrawn at half-time in Newcastle’s 5-1 win against Sheffield United last weekend but is now set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe will hand Kieran Trippier a late fitness test ahead of the Magpies' crunch home game against Brighton & Hove Albion. Howe's side can strengthen their grip on a top six place and keep dreams alive in both the Europa League and Europa Conference League for next term.

Eddie Howe is hoping Fabian Schar’s hamstring injury is not too serious, but admits the Newcastle United centre-half will have to be assessed.

Eddie Howe was non-committal on whether Kieran Trippier and Nick Pope will be involved for Newcastle against Brighton on Saturday, but said both are nearing full fitness. Trippier has been out for two months with a calf injury while Pope has not played since December due to a serious shoulder problem.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has given an update on Kieran Trippier and Fabian Schar before Saturday's game against Brighton.

Here’s the latest on Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schar and Nick Pope heading into the final few games of the season.

FIT-AGAIN Kieran Trippier is "desperate" to feature for Newcastle United this weekend but Eddie Howe has stressed the importance of patience with the returning right-back. The England international has missed the nine games with a calf injury but has had a full week of training with the squad and is in contention to return to the squad against Brighton on Saturday.