Newcastle United host Fulham at St James' Park this Saturday afternoon with some mixed team news now confirmed.
Eddie Howe has made two changes to his side that were beaten by AC Milan in midweek with Sean Longstaff and Dan Burn coming back into the side in place of Lewis Miley and the suspended Kieran Trippier. It marks the pair's first starts since returning from respective ankle and back injuries.
Tino Livramento also swapped sides from left-back to right-back in Trippier's absence. Newcastle did welcome Sven Botman back after almost three months out with a knee injury. The 23-year-old was named on the bench.
Alexander Isak, who came off the bench against Milan, was not part of the squad to face Fulham. It is understood the forward is still nursing a groin issue that previously ruled him out of five matches in October and November.
Newcastle face The Cottagers looking to end a run of three straight defeats in all competitions. Howe has never lost four in a row as The Magpies' head coach.
Newcastle United line-up v Fulham: Dubravka, Livramento, Lascelles, Schar, Burn; Guimaraes, Longstaff, Joelinton; Almiron, Gordon, Wilson
Newcastle subs: Karius, Gillespie, Dummett, Botman, Ritchie, Krafth, Hall, A.Murphy, Miley
5. LB: Dan Burn
Back in the starting line-up after a spell on the sidelines. | Getty Images
6. CM: Sean Longstaff
Lewis Miley has done very little wrong during his time in the first-team but Longstaff’s return to fitness may see the teenager drop out of the starting XI. | Getty Images
7. CM: Bruno Guimaraes
Guimaraes was excellent in the first-half against AC Milan but struggled to impact the game in the second-half. His class in midfield will be required against some dangerous opponents this weekend. | Getty Images
8. CM: Joelinton
Joelinton’s brilliant performance in midweek was capped off by his first ever Champions League goal. He was superb against AC Milan and will be hoping to continue that form into the weekend. | AFP via Getty Images