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Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe is hopeful of a treble boost ahead of the clash against Manchester City.

The head coach is eager to welcome back £105m worth of talent with Tino Livramento, Anthony Gordon and Nick Pope back from injuries. Gordon and Livramento, crucially, are close to a return while Pope is back from concussion.

Howe could also start with Lewis Hall against City and the team could well have a fresh look compared to the defeat at Brentford two weeks ago.

Howe, speaking at his Press conference , said: "Anthony Gordon is very close. He's worked well during the break and he's touch and go for the game. We'll make a very late decision.

"Nick Pope has trained and there's no problems there."

And speaking on Livramento, Howe said: "He's very close. He

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