Eddie Howe makes two Newcastle United changes as Callum Wilson drops out of starting XI

Eddie Howe has named his Newcastle United starting XI for this afternoon’s home game.
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Chris Wood and Joelinton have replaced Callum Wilson and Jacob Murphy in the starting XI.

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Newcastle are five points behind second-placed Manchester City.

NEWCASTLE UNITED: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Longstaff, Willock, Almiron, Joelinton, Wood. Subs: Darlow, Lascelles, Shelvey, Wilson, Saint-Maximin, Targett, Manquillo, Murphy, Anderson.