Eddie Howe says Newcastle United will be without midfielder Joelinton for “weeks not months” due to a knee injury. The 28-year-old was withdrawn in the second half of his side’s defeat to Fulham on Saturday and subsequently missed Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final victory over Arsenal.

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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Arsenal at St James' Park (20:00 GMT). The Magpies lead 2-0 on aggregate. Here are the key lines from his news conference:

Newcastle midfielder Joelinton is a doubt for the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Arsenal. Joelinton was forced off during Saturday’s defeat to Fulham with a knee injury and was later spotted in a knee brace.

A Newcastle United official injury update on Joelinton has been delivered, following Wednesday night’s brilliant win over Arsenal. A 2-0 victory at St James’ Park made it a very convincing 4-0 aggregate win against the Gunners,