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:
5. Burnley battle for Ramos
Burnley and Fulham have both been credited with an interest in Santa Clara full-back Rafael Ramos. The ex-Portugal youth international, who previously played for FC Twente, is said to be keen on a move to England, and has excelled in the Portuguese top tier this season. (Football Insider) | AFP via Getty Images
6. Brighton signing tipped to shine
Brighton striker Deniz Undav has been tipped to shine in the Premier League by Belgian journalist Alex Teklak. He claimed that the player was an “iron bar” during his time in the Belgian top flight, and backed him to succeed once his loan spell with Union SG ends. (Sport Witness) | BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images
7. German giants want Villa starlet
Borussia Dortmund are said to be plotting a raid for Aston Villa youngster Carney Chukwuemeka, who they apparently believe could be the ‘next Jude Bellingham’. Their Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich are also believed to be interested. (Der Westen) | Getty Images
8. Hammers could land bargain
West Ham United could land target Tosin Adarabioyo for a bargain £10m fee in the summer, according to reports. It is said that the Fulham defender will have a release clause for the aforementioned sum active for a brief period at the start of the next transfer window. (Football League World) | Getty Images