Newcastle boss Eddie Howe will make a late call on the availability of Allan Saint-Maximin ahead of their clash with Brentford on Saturday afternoon.
The French winger missed the 1-1 draw with West Ham last weekend but Howe has admitted he could be available for their trip to take on Thomas Frank’s side.
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“We’re going to make a late call on him – he’s been away getting intensive treatment. We said when he suffered the injury, it wouldn’t be long-term so we’re keeping our fingers crossed on him.”
Newcastle have been in good form in recent weeks but still find themselves in a relegations battle and Howe is urging his side to focus on their own fixtures, rather than their rivals.
“No team down the bottom will give up – it’s going to go right to the end of the season. We have to take care of our own business and that’s consistently winning games or getting points to try and elevate ourselves from danger.
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“”The [transfer] window enabled us to add some very good people to the group but I do think the players we’ve had have progressed through the weeks and improved. Put that mix together and it’s been a powerful one for us.”
Eddie Howe on targeting Premier League survival:
“No team down the bottom will give up – it’s going to go right to the end of the season. We have to take care of our own
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