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Eddie Howe has been talking ahead of Newcastle United taking on Bournemouth.

NUFC entering the FA Cup at the third round stage.

A 3pm kick-off at St James’ Park on Saturday afternoon.

Eddie Howe and his team looking to make it four wins in a row, having banked Premier League victories against Burnley, Palace and Leeds.

After eleven Premier League matches without a win, Bournemouth managed a 3-2 home victory over Spurs on Wednesday night.

Eddie Howe speaking at his Newcastle United pre-match press conference ahead of facing Bournemouth:

Eddie Howe on Fabian Schar:

“Hopefully not too bad, or maybe not as bad as it initially looked.

“He has got an injury there but no break, it is ligament damage.

“He is seeing a specialist in the next coming days to get a definitive answer but maybe more positive than the initial assessment.

“Losing Fabian is a huge blow.”

Eddie Howe on team news:

“I have to give compliments to the players fitness-wise, especially considering the style that we try to implement and how the players adapt to that with the schedule we have, it is incredibly difficult.

“If you looked...