Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe faces an anxious wait over the fitness of midfielder Joelinton ahead of Wednesday’s crucial Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Arsenal at St James’ Park.
The Gunners travel to Tyneside looking to overturn a two-goal deficit after suffering a 2-0 defeat at home to Newcastle in the first leg last month. However, Mikel Arteta’s side head into the fixture in fine form, having dismantled Premier League champions Manchester City 5-1 at the weekend.
Newcastle, on the other hand, endured a setback on Saturday, losing 2-1 at home to Fulham—a match in which Joelinton suffered a potentially costly knee injury. The Brazilian, who has been a key figure for Howe’s side this season, was forced off and later seen wearing a knee brace.
