Eddie Howe says Newcastle United will be without midfielder Joelinton for “weeks not months” due to a knee injury. The 28-year-old was withdrawn in the second half of his side’s defeat to Fulham on Saturday and subsequently missed Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final victory over Arsenal.

Newcastle midfielder Joelinton is a doubt for the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Arsenal. Joelinton was forced off during Saturday’s defeat to Fulham with a knee injury and was later spotted in a knee brace.

A Newcastle United official injury update on Joelinton has been delivered, following Wednesday night’s brilliant win over Arsenal. A 2-0 victory at St James’ Park made it a very convincing 4-0 aggregate win against the Gunners,

Eddie Howe said his Newcastle United team executed his game plan to perfection as they completed a 4-0 aggregate romp over Arsenal to reach the League Cup final on Wednesday.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is fully aware of the challenge that Arsenal pose ahead of the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final clash. The Gunners will be looking to overturn a 2-0 deficit from the first leg,