'We fear...' - Newcastle United suffer double injury blow ahead of Man City FA Cup clash

Newcastle United have suffered a double injury blow ahead of the upcoming FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester City this weekend.

Winger Harvey Barnes has been dealt a fresh injury blow, while forward Anthony Gordon went off injured in Newcastle's defeat to Chelsea on Monday evening.

Barnes, 26, missed Newcastle's 3-2 defeat at Chelsea on Monday night with a 'minor' hamstring issue and is a serious doubt for Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final match against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium (5:30pm kick-off). Discussing Barnes' injury after the match, Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe said: "Harvey against Wolves when he came on just felt a hamstring tightness. We've scanned the area and don't think it's bad, but it's enough to keep him out tonight and probably against Manchester City."

Meanwhile, the other injury concern is Gordon. The winger has been in fine form for Newcastle this season with 10 goals to his name. But he lasted just 36 minutes at Stamford Bridge before being forced off with a knee issue.

Howe said: "He's in a bit of pain, it's unclear what the injury is. We're not sure what the diagnosis is with Anthony, he's got a knee problem. It's just a pain he felt come on so there was no moment or incident that it happened, it was just gradual. He's in a bit of pain so we fear it's not looking too good but it's very early days. That was obviously a huge moment in the game to lose him as well because he's been so good for us this year and so consistent in his performances so it's another psychological blow.

"It's unclear what the injury is which can always add a more negative feeling because we want clarity. Hopefully, we can give him that in the next couple of days and we can get him seen to. Of course, he'll be disappointed to go off."