Bournemouth brought an end to their losing streak in the Premier League with a convincing 3-0 win over Everton in their last match before the break.
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Newcastle United have a tricky EFL Cup fourth round challenge against Bournemouth on Tuesday night. This round-of-16 contest will see Newcastle manager Eddie Howe reuniting with former club Bournemouth. On paper, the hosts are the favourites in this clash due to their impressive form before the Premier League came to a halt for the World Cup. However, it is unclear how their fitness level would be following the break, which could give hope to the visitors ahead of this match.
The Magpies were on an impressive run before the domestic leagues came to a halt due to the unusual winter World Cup in Qatar. Newcastle won their last five league matches to move up to third in the table with 30 points from 15 games. In the third round of the EFL Cup, Eddie Howe’s side edged past Crystal Palace in a penalty shootout. On the other hand, Bournemouth thumped Everton 4-1 in the last round of the EFL Cup. Besides, Bournemouth brought an end to their losing streak in the Premier League with a convincing 3-0 win over Everton in their last match before the break. They are placed 14th in the table with 16 points from 15 games.
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There are a few injury concerns both sides have to deal with ahead of this contest, with Newcastle United having the majority of them. Alexander Isak is set to miss this match, while his partner up front Callum Wilson is also an injury doubt. Besides, it is unclear at this point if Bruno Guimaraes, who traveled to Qatar with Brazil, will be ready for this contest.
They will also miss Emil Krafth, Paul Dummett and Joelinton through injuries. On the other hand, Bournemouth will likely be without David Brooks and Lloyd Kelly for this contest. It is also unclear whether Chris Mepham and Kieffer Moore, who went with Wales for the World Cup, will be fit enough for this match.
Newcastle United possible line-up: Pope, Trippier, Lascelles, Botman, Targett, Shelvey, Longstaff, Almiron, Willock, Saint-Maximin, Wood
Bournemouth possible line-up: Travers, Smith, Senesi, Mepham, Zemura, Cook, Tavernier, Lerma, Billing, Moore, Solanke
Newcastle United
| Opponents | Score |
| Rayo Vallecano | 2-1 (W) |
| Al-Hilal | 0-5 (W) |
| Chelsea | 1-0 (W) |
| Crystal Palace | 1-0 (W) |
| Southampton | 1-4 (W) |
Bournemouth
| Opponents | Key details |
| Everton | 3-0 (W) |
| Everton | 4-1 (W) |
| Leeds | 4-3 (L) |
| Tottenham | 2-3 (L) |
| West Ham United | 2-0 (L) |
| Last 5 Matches (all competitions) | Results |
| Newcastle United draw Bournemouth | 1-1 |
| Bournemouth lose to Newcastle United | 1-4 |
| Newcastle United beat Bournemouth | 2-1 |
| Bournemouth draw Newcastle United | 2-2 |
| Newcastle United beat Bournemouth | 2-1 |
The EFL Cup match between Newcastle United and Bournemouth will take place at St. James’ Park on Wednesday at 1:15 am IST.
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