Here our writer Liam Kennedy has selected the Magpies XI he'd send into battle down on the south coast – and there’s one very notable absentee.
9. Central midfield: Miguel Almrion
The Paraguayan loses a little of his attacking threat in this role but it works for the team, so he stays. Photo: Pool
10. No10: Ryan Fraser
The CONTROVERSIAL call. I'd put Fraser in this weekend and give Allan Saint-Maximin a little rest. Take the heat off the Frenchman. It's been a tough few weeks for him - let's save him for the championship rounds in this encounter. Photo: ALEX PANTLING
11. Striker: Callum Wilson
Newcastle United's main man. SIX goals in SEVEN starts in the Premier League for the Magpies. Photo: Alex Pantling