Bruno Guimaraes reacts as he leaves the pitch after being substituted against Spurs

Newcastle United are assessing a hamstring sustained by Bruno Guimaraes during the 2-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur.

The skipper limped off at the end of the slender victory over Spurs in the capital, and Howe cut a concerned figure in his post-game Press conference.

Speaking after the game, Howe said: "We're not sure (of full extent). He is a little bit worried, he's never had problems with his hamstring before, so was it cramp? A muscle problem?

"Feels like more of an injury to me. But let's see and try to stay positive at this moment."

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Howe was also without Lewis Miley who has picked up a thigh injury. Newcastle had hoped to have the teenager back but he didn't travel to London.

Miley could be out for a fortnight and Howe said: "We are missing him massively. He is a...