Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says it is unlikely that midfielder Joelinton will play again this season because of a knee injury.With four games left to play, his absence could be a huge blow for Newcastle in their pursuit of Champions League football.

Newcastle United's Brazil midfielder Joelinton is unlikely to feature in the team's final four games of the season due to a recurring knee injury, boss Eddie Howe said on Friday. The 28-year-old missed Newcastle's 3-0 Premier League win against Ipswich Town last weekend.

The Magpies make the long journey to the South coast targeting a first ever Premier League away win against the Seagulls, with their last victory at the Amex Stadium recorded in February 2017 as a