Eddie Howe is sweating on Bruno Guimaraes being fit for Sunday's visit of Aston Villa, given Newcastle have never won a Premier League game without him. Guimaraes suffered an ankle injury during Wednesday's 3-0 win over PSV in the Champions League and faces a race against time to make the squad this weekend. Howe was reminded that he has never won a Premier League game in his absence, and said: 'I wondered how long it would be before that one came up - thanks for that! Eddie Howe is hoping for Bruno Guimaraes to be fit for Newcastle's match against Aston VillaThe Brazilian suffered an ankle injury during Wednesday's Champions League win over PSVOf his captain's chances of making the game, Howe said: 'We hope it's not serious. So we need him, but of course we need him fit and available and able to perform to his best level.

Source: Daily Mail January 23, 2026 14:53 UTC