Rafa Benitez makes TWO changes for Newcastle's game against Birmingham

Rafa Benitez has named his Newcastle United starting XI for this afternoon's home game against Birmingham City.
Jonjo ShelveyJonjo Shelvey
Jonjo Shelvey

Benitez's second-placed side are looking to return to the top of the Championship with a win over Gary Rowett's fifth-placed team (3pm kick-off).

Jonjo Shelvey and Paul Dummett are free to play after their red cards from last Friday night's 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest were rescinded by hte Football Association on appeal.

NEWCASTLE UNITED: Darlow; Anita, Lascelles, Clark, Dummett; Shelvey, Hayden; Richie, Diame, Gouffran; Gayle.

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