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Newcastle United are down to the bare bones defensively. Not only have Newcastle lost the likes of Jamaal Lascelles and Sven Botman to big injuries of late, Eddie Howe has also seen Kieran Trippier and Tino Livramento ruled out. While the defence has been porous all season after such a strong campaign last time out, not having those succession of first-team players limits options even further. Paul Dummett, after all, was forced into making a rare appearance on Tuesday against Everton and duly gave away a silly penalty at St James’ Park to throw two points away. Still in the hunt for Europa Le…

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