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:
9. Ajax Amsterdam’s Moroccan defender Noussair Mazraoui (L) fights for the ball with Besiktas’ Congolese defender Fabrice N’Sakala during the UEFA Champions League Group C football match between Ajax Amsterdam and Besiktas at The Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam on September 28, 2021. - - Netherlands OUT (Photo by MAURICE VAN STEEN / ANP / AFP) / Netherlands OUT (Photo by MAURICE VAN STEEN/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)
Leeds United’s hopes of signing reported target Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax look to be all but over, with Barcelona said to be closing in on a move for the defender. He’s been capped 12 times at senior level for Morocco. (Fabrizo Romano) | ANP/AFP via Getty Images
10. Magpies target set to leave Lazio
Newcastle United’s hopes of signing Lazio goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha look to have received a boost, with the player looking unlikely to sign a new deal and instead leave in the summer. The Albania international would then be available on a bargain free transfer. (Calciomercato) | Getty Images