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...
9. RW: Miguel Almiron
Newcastle’s man of the moment following his brace last time out at Fulham. Photo: Tom Dulat
10. LW: Allan Saint-Maximin
Eddie Howe has remained coy on the winger’s chances of starting following a hamstring injury. But if he’s fully fit, he starts. Photo: Eddie Keogh
11. ST: Callum Wilson
Has scored three goals in four matches this season. Photo: John Walton