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Newcastle will be without Peter Lovenkrands against Watford on Saturday after the striker picked up a hamstring injury.

A hamstring problem has kept Peter Lovenkrands out of the Newcastle squad travelling to Watford today.

Midfielder Kevin Nolan has lavished praise on defender Mike Williamson following his move from Portsmouth last month.

Newcastle say the injury to Peter Lovenkrands is not serious and they hope to have him back this weekend.

Newcastle are set to welcome back Jose Enrique but Chris Hughton could still extend the loan of Patrick van Aanholt.

Alan Smith is hoping to return for Newcastle's home clash against Preston on Saturday as they try to extend their lead at the top.

Newcastle United are believed to have entered the race to sign Wales international Jason Koumas on loan from Wigan.

Newcastle will welcome back Jonas Gutierrez against Coventry this evening but Shola Ameobi will miss out.

Newcastle have been rocked by the news Shola Ameobi is facing two weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.

Newcastle hope to welcome back Fabricio Coloccini and Ryan Taylor when they take on Swansea on Saturday afternoon.

Newcastle midfielder Kevin Nolan has urged his side to bounce back from defeat at Derby by seeing off Swansea on Saturday.

Newcastle have been boosted by the news defender Fabricio Coloccini looks set to return to action against Swansea on Saturday.

Newcastle's Alan Smith has recovered from a thigh problem and is available to face Derby after missing the victory over Cardiff.

Newcastle striker Andy Carroll has been charged with assault following an alleged nightclub attack in December.

Shola Ameobi, Danny Simpson and Jonas Gutierrez have all been passed fit for Newcastle's clash with Cardiff this evening.

Chris Hughton has claimed that Leon Best is desperate to make his Newcastle debut against Cardiff City on Friday night.

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton claims he will focus on his own side's promotion push rather than watch those around them.

Chris Hughton is delighted with the signing of Leon Best and says the striker will fulfill his potential at Newcastle.

Newcastle have completed the signing of Coventry City striker Leon Best after he penned a three-and-a-half-year deal.

Coventry's Republic of Ireland striker Leon Best is in talks over a transfer deadline day move to Newcastle.

Newcastle have confirmed the departure of Cameroon international Geremi to Turkish club Ankaragucu.