Sandro Tonali of Newcastle is challenged by Carlos Alcaraz of Everton

Newcastle United head into today's Premier League clash with Everton hoping for some positive news on the injury front, although Eddie Howe has five players ruled out.

The Magpies can take a big step towards European qualification in the coming week, with home games against the Toffees and Manchester United coming up.

Both sides are currently ahead of Newcastle in the Premier League table, but a strong end to the campaign could change the pcture for Howe's men.

United hope to have Jacob Ramsey back in the squad after he missed the Champions League win over Qarabag with a tight hamstring.

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Howe is confident the former Aston Villa man will shake off the minor issue, and join Malick Thiaw back in the squad, with the German available after his one-match Champions League ban.

Captain Bruno Guimaraes remains on the sidelines, with the Brazilian set to miss a considerable chunk of the final games. He is expected to...