Krul (knee) has returned to training and is in contention to start Saturday against Stoke City, the club's official web site reports.

Rob Elliott has filled in well for Krul, although if the first-team can return to fitness, he'll get the start against a Stoke side that has struggled to score for the most part this season and could be without midfielder Charlie Adam.

Krul suffered a knee injury in Newcastle's Tuesday defeat to Everton and will miss the next two to three matches.

Krul has had an up-and-down season, with eight clean sheets to date. Backup keeper Rob Elliot will step in and get some time to keep himself sharp.

Krul made three saves and allowed three goals in Newcastle's 0-3 loss to Everton on Tuesday.

Krul had a tough time keeping Everton out of the net and was beaten on a few incredible goals, Tuesday. He'll have another tough matchup this weekend when Newcastle travel to Southampton.

Krul made one save and got the clean sheet in Newcastle's 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Krul recorded his eighth clean sheet of the season but will have a tough matchup next time out, as Newcastle take on Everton.

Krul made two saves and allowed one goal in Newcastle's 0-1 loss to Fulham on Saturday.

Krul and his fantasy owners have to be frustrated at a missed opportunity for a clean sheet against a bottom of the table Fulham squad. The Dutchman will have a good chance next week for a clean sheet against Crystal Palace at home.

Krul notched two saves and allowed one goal in Newcastle's 4-1 win over Hull City on Saturday.

Krul almost managed a second consecutive clean sheet, but will have to wait until next time out. Newcastle's next match comes at home against an Everton side that just got potent striker Romelu Lukaku back from injury.

Krul made two saves en route to the clean sheet in Newcastle's 1-0 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday.

Krul now has eight clean sheets on the season, and should have another decent matchup next week when Newcastle take on Hull City.