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Newcastle goalkeeper Karl Darlow avoids lengthy spell on sidelines and should be fit to play Wolves after scan reveals no serious damage after a heavy collision with Marcus Rashford

Newcastle goalkeeper Karl Darlow has avoided serious injury following a heavy clash during Saturday's 4-1 defeat by Manchester United.

Sportsmail understands that a scan has revealed no serious damage amid fears that he could have been set for a spell on the sidelines.

Darlow remains sore and has bone bruising in his pelvic area after the collision with Marcus Rashford.

Newcastle goalkeeper Karl Darlow collided with Marcus Rashford on Saturday evening
Darlow remains sore and has some bone bruising following the collision with the striker

However, he is expected to be fit for Sunday's trip to Wolves.

That will be of huge relief to boss Steve Bruce, who would have turned to No.