Tim Krul could be back for Newcastle United against Chelsea this weekend.

The Dutch keeper was expected to be sidelined until the end of January after injuring his ankle in training in November.

The Daily Mail says he could feature against the Premier League leaders on Saturday.

United have struggled in the absence of their No 1. They have conceded 21 times since his injury and rookie goalkeeper Jak Alnwick - who replaced Rob Elliot when he tore his thigh muscle - has been left brutally exposed in too many matches.