It's been three long weeks for Newcastle United since their derby disaster against Sunderland. Three weeks without the chance to put that right.
The Magpies return to Premier League action on Sunday against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park looking to push up the table from their 12th place and qualify for Europe. They could have the likes of Bruno Guimaraes, Lewis Miley and Fabian Schar back for the trip to the capital.
Manager Eddie Howe will meet the media this morning and give an injury update on the squad, as well as talk about his future after the [headline-grabbing comments from chief executive David Hopkinson.](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/david-hopkinson-refuses-give-eddie-33685115)
Howe will also be grilled on the form of his team, that Sunderland result and what he can do to ensure a strong end to the season.
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