Steve Bruce explains Dwight Gayle's absence at Newcastle United
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Steve Bruce has revealed why Dwight Gayle wasn’t involved against Arsenal.
The Newcastle United striker wasn’t even on the bench for last night’s 3-0 defeat at the Emirates Stadium.
And Bruce revealed after the game that the striker had been laid low by illness, though he said it wasn’t Covid-19.
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Hide Ad"Dwight’s been struggling with illness,” said United's head coach. “Thankfully, we don’t think it’s Covid-related.”