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Newcastle forward Callum Wilson has had surgery on a chest injury and faces up to three months out.

Joe Willock and Alexander Isak are close to a return but this game is likely to come too soon.

Bournemouth will again be without midfielder Philip Billing, who is serving the second of a three-game suspension.

Max Aarons, James Hill, Tyler Adams and Ryan Fredericks all remained sidelined because of injury.

MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head

  • Newcastle have taken seven points from their past three Premier League home games against Bournemouth.
  • Nonetheless, Bournemouth could complete a league double over Newcastle for the first time.