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Newcastle United Evening Headlines: Guimaraes' Injuries, Adidas Kit Boost, Conte's Claim

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As the Magpies look to maintain their impressive form in the Premier League, concerns arise over Bruno Guimaraes' ankle injury, which may impact his availability for the Carabao Cup semi-finals. Meanwhile, speculation grows about Adidas returning to manufacture Newcastle United kits, and Antonio Conte's bold claim rules out Newcastle from title contention, but Eddie Howe remains optimistic about his team's chances.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bruno Guimaraes suffered an ankle injury during the 1-0 win over Fulham and is facing a race against time to be fit for the Carabao Cup semi-finals on January 24 and January 31.
  • The midfielder's scan results reveal that he will miss weeks rather than months, a huge boost to Eddie Howe and the team.
  • Guimaraes is set to miss the trip to Crystal Palace this weekend as Newcastle look to continue their fine league form.
  • Speculation is rife that Adidas may soon be manufacturing Newcastle United kits again, with some of the Magpies' most revered strips being made by the sportswear giants in the past.
  • The club currently works with Castore, who signed a 'multi-year' deal with Newcastle in 2021, but have faced criticism from supporters over delayed deliveries and customer service.
  • Antonio Conte claims that Arsenal and Manchester City are the only two teams who can fight for the title this season, ruling out Newcastle's chances.
  • Eddie Howe remains optimistic about his team's chances, encouraging supporters to "believe they can do anything" after the Magpies' impressive turnaround from last season.

Statistics:

  • Newcastle United is third in the Premier League table, just a point behind champions Manchester City in second at the halfway point of the campaign.
  • Arsenal leads the league by nine points from Newcastle, but the Magpies have played a game fewer than their rivals.
  • Last season, at this stage, Newcastle were second from bottom in the Premier League, showcasing the team's impressive turnaround under Eddie Howe.
  • Bruno Guimaraes' injury may impact his availability for 2-3 weeks, based on his scan results.

Sources:

  • [1] "Bruno Guimaraes in race against time to feature in Carabao Cup semi-final for Newcastle United". [The Mirror]
  • [2] "Speculation is rife Adidas may soon be manufacturing Newcastle United kits again". [BBC Sport]
  • [3] "Antonio Conte rules Newcastle out but smiling Eddie Howe unmoved after Manchester United talk". [Mail Sport]
  • [4] [Getty Images] for the image credit.

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