Newcastle United have confirmed a double injury boost with Callum Wilson and Harvey Barnes returning to the bench for Saturday's match against Luton Town.
Eddie Howe has made one change to his side that beat Aston Villa 3-1 on Tuesday night. Alexander Isak drops out due to a groin injury with Miguel Almiron coming back into the side and Anthony Gordon leading the line in his place.
Almiron missed last weekend's match at Fulham due to illness but came off the bench at Villa Park, playing a key role in Newcastle's third goal. Both Barnes and Wilson have returned on the bench after injury absences.
Barnes suffered a foot injury in the early stages of Newcastle's 8-0 win at Sheffield United and hasn't featured for the club since. Barnes was initially expected to be in contention for a return around the festive period but a slight set-back delayed his return.
Wilson also returns to St James' Park after missing the last four matches with a calf issue. The Magpies go into the match looking to build on an impressive 3-1 away win at Aston Villa on Tuesday night.
Wilson also returns to St James' Park after missing the last four matches with a calf issue.
But there is no Isak, Joe Willock or Jamaal Lascelles. Newcastle assistant manager Jason Tindal suggested all of those players were close to an injury return during his pre-match press conference.
"There's a potential [of injury returns], there's a couple of lads who are getting closer, " Tindall revealed. "We've got another training session today and once that's done we'll assess the squad and see where we're at.
"We've got Callum Wilson, Harvey Barnes and Joe Willock are all close but we'll make a decision on them. Harvey and Callum are a little bit head of Joe.
"Jamaal Lascelles is very, very close. If not this game he'll not be far away."
Here is the Newcastle United confirmed line-up and substitutes bench to face Luton Town...
1. GK: Martin Dubravka
Dubravka made a couple of crucial saves at Villa Park to ensure Newcastle left with all three points on Tuesday night.
2. RB: Kieran Trippier
Trippier bagged his eighth assist of the season on Tuesday for Fabian Schar’s opener. After plenty of speculation surrounding his future at the club, he has put in a couple of brilliant performances to remind everyone of his immense quality.
3. CB: Fabian Schar
Schar continues to impress week after week and deserved his two goals at Villa Park. He was immense at the back as well in a brilliant team performance.
4. CB: Sven Botman
Botman went somewhat under the radar in the Midlands next to Schar, but he was just as impressive as his central defensive partner as he continues to improve following a long injury lay off.