"Newcastle recorded their fourth win from seven in this season's Champions League and stand on the cusp of a top-eight League Phase finish. In the Premier League, the Toon Army occupy eighth place heading into this weekend's fixtures, which includes Aston Villa's trip to the north-east. The high-flying Villans have hit a rocky patch of late, losing to Arsenal and Everton in their last five, after an 11-game winning stretch."
"The Brazilian has been a stalwart of Newcastle's midfield since arriving from Lyon in 2022 (Image credit: Getty Images) Guimaraes pulled up during the opening 45 minutes but did not require treatment initially and carried on. Shortly before the break, Guimaraes went down once more and this time was tended to by Newcastle's club physio. After a brief period off the pitch, he returned to the fray but appeared in some discomfort and was withdrawn before the interval."
"Howe added: We hope it's not serious, it's difficult to know. Bruno is the type of player who never wants to come off, he always wants to play, so the fact he has come off is a worry for us."
Newcastle secured their fourth win from seven in this season's Champions League and are close to a top-eight League Phase finish. The team sit eighth in the Premier League ahead of a home weekend that includes Aston Villa's visit. Aston Villa have lost to Arsenal and Everton in their last five matches after an 11-game winning run. Bruno Guimaraes pulled up during the opening 45 minutes, received physio treatment, briefly returned, then was withdrawn before half-time with swelling in his ankle. The player posted he had 'mixed feelings' and hopes the injury is not serious. Eddie Howe described the ankle swelling and said the substitution was worrying given Guimaraes' desire to keep playing.
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