The Toffees are in full-on crisis mode, with new manager Frank Lampard struggling to keep the side from drifting perilously towards the relegation zone.
When the two sides last met, back in February, the Magpies cruised to a 3-1 win at St James' Park.
While the Magpies lost to Chelsea last weekend, Eddie Howe's side still gave an excellent account of themselves, and will have felt aggrieved not to have taken any points back from Stamford Bridge.
Speaking after the game, Howe said: "I thought he (Sean Longstaff) did very well, him and Bruno Guimares. Together as a two, they did fine, I think. Defensively, very good.
“I love Sean. I know I probably haven’t displayed that by my team selections, but, as I said earlier, with Bruno not playing as well, it’s a really strong area of the team.
“I really do rate Sean highly, and I’m desperate for him to get an opportunity, and show everyone on a consistent basis, what he can do, because I think he’s a top player.
“I’d love him to stay at the football club. There’s no part of me that wants to see him leave. I believe he has a long-term future here. But obviously that’s Sean’s decision as well. From my side, every part of me wants him to stay.”
Take a look at the latest news and transfer stories from the Premier League, as the build-up to the midweek action continues:
1. Fiorentina eager to land Torreira
Fiorentina have been tipped to accelerate their efforts to sign their current loan star Lucas Torreira from Arsenal. It has been suggested that the Serie A side won’t look to negotiate their £12.5m option-to-buy down, and will look to arrange the deal quickly. (Sport Witness)
2. Mills’ shock Coutinho claim
Pundit Danny Mills has suggested that Aston Villa could pay Philippe Coutinho a whopping £20m as a bonus to convince him to join the club permanently. He suggested that Barcelona could accept a cut price fee to get him off the wage bill, with Coutinho himself pocketing the rest. (Football Insider)
3. Red Devils eye Kane
Manchester United are said to be interested in signing Spurs and England star Harry Kane this summer, as they look to rebuild their struggling squad at the end of the season. He could cost the Red Devils a whopping £120m. (Mirror)
4. Magpies still in Botman battle
Newcastle United are said to be prepared to fight to sign Lille defender Sven Botman, despite AC Milan looking like they could be close to signing the player. He was heavily linked with a move in January, but the Magpies were unable to seal the deal. (Gazzetta dello Sport)