Manager Eddie Howe has delivered encouraging news regarding three key players as Newcastle prepares to face Manchester City on Saturday.
Howe confirmed that goalkeeper Nick Pope (concussion) has trained without issue and is set to return.
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Winger Anthony Gordon (hip problem) is also “very close” and will be a late decision for the matchday squad.
Defender Tino Livramento, who has been out for eight weeks with a knee ligament injury, has trained during the international break and is “very close” to making his long-awaited return.
However, £55m summer signing Yoane Wissa remains sidelined, still completing a ‘pre-season’ phase with the sports science team before joining full training.
