Newcastle are hoping to welcome Allan Saint-Maximin back from a hamstring injury this weekend. The Frenchman has missed the last four league games but returned to training last Friday.
Alexander Isak (thigh) remains out though Jonjo Shelvey (hamstring) is nearing a return.
Joelinton is also back in contention to start having trained through the week.
The Magpies will be hoping to build on last weekend’s 4-1 win at Fulham and pick up their first win at St James’s Park since the opening day of the season.
Here is our predicted line-up for Howe’s side...
1. GK: Nick Pope
Came close to keeping his fourth clean sheet in eight matches for Newcastle only to be denied by a late Fulham consolation goal.
2. RB: Kieran Trippier
Has featured in every game for Newcastle so far this season, leading the side out in seven of the matches. Photo: Henry Browne
4. CB: Sven Botman
Has impressed every time he’s pulled on a Newcastle shirt so far this season. Eddie Howe would be brave to drop him after last weekend’s showing.