Wissa hasn't played for Newcastle since joining on deadline day while Tonali sustained an injury during the 2-2 draw with Spurs on Tuesday.

Newcastle also have four senior players ineligible to feature as they were not named in the Champions League squad list. UEFA rules dictate a club must name 25 players born on or before January 1, 2004 in their ‘List A’ squad, which includes four club-trained players.

For the first time in nine years, Sunderland and Newcastle United lock horns in the top flight for the 158th Tyne-Wear Derby

KINSHASA, Congo — Newcastle striker Yoane Wissa will miss the Africa Cup of Nations after being left out of Congo's squad.

Tottenham endured a miserable week to end November, losing consecutive games to Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, and Fulham. They must hope for better against Newcastle United.

Everton seek to run their Premier League unbeaten streak to four when they host inconsistent and weary Newcastle United at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday.

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