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Eddie Howe’s side must avoid defeat in order to preserve their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League knockout rounds tonight.
A win for the hosts would see Newcastle eliminated from the competition whilst a draw would leave their fate in the hands of Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan on the night.
Newcastle’s task looks ominous and their ever-growing injury list, one that was added to by Sean Longstaff and Joe Willock at the weekend, means they head to France with a threadbare squad - although they can take lots of hope from their 4-1 win over Chelsea on Saturday.
Here, amid a growing injury list, we take a look at the starting XI Howe could name for his side’s clash with PSG tonight:
5. LB: Tino Livramento
Livramento was asked to play at left-back at the weekend and put in a very good shift against some tough opponents. He will need to be at his best again against PSG. | Getty Images
6. CM: Lewis Miley
Miley made his first Champions League start last time out against Dortmund and was very solid in that game. He shone against Chelsea and injuries mean he will likely be given another chance to impress tonight. | Getty Images
7. CM: Bruno Guimaraes
Guimaraes has proved his class time and time again in the Champions League this season and he will be someone that Newcastle will build their game around in Paris. | Getty Images
8. CM: Joelinton
The Brazilian will need to be a physical presence in the middle of the park tonight and disrupt the PSG midfield’s attempts to control the game. | AFP via Getty Images