Those include goal talisman Alexander Isak and Dutch defender Sven Botman, who were both left nursing injuries in midweek. Joe Willock was another to come off early, while Howe also has plenty of long-term injuries to consider. Here's the latest situation ahead of Sunday's Cup test.

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Newcastle United moved into the top four of the Premier League table with a 3-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at St James’ Park. Alexander Isak continued his fine goalscoring run with a strike in either half while Anthony Gordon was once again on the scoresheet.