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Newcastle United’s first Champions League match at St James’ Park in over two decades sees them host one of European football’s elite teams.
Ligue 1 champions PSG will travel to Tyneside aiming to build on their win over Borussia Dortmund in their opening group stage game.
Newcastle, meanwhile, drew 0-0 against AC Milan in their opener but have won three successive domestic games to get their season back on track after a slow start to the campaign.
Eddie Howe does have a few selection headaches to contend with ahead of the clash with PSG, however, with a growing injury crisis at the club meaning the likes of Joelinton, Harvey Barnes, Sven Botman and Joe Willock will all be unavailable on Wednesday night.
Here, we take a look at the starting XI that Howe could name for the visit of PSG.
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9. RW: Jacob Murphy
Miguel Almiron was brilliant against Burnley but, much like he did at the San Siro, Howe may start Murphy as a way to combat PSG’s very strong left side. | Getty Images
10. ST: Alexander Isak
Isak has scored on his last three appearances and with Callum Wilson a slight doubt for the game with PSG, it’s likely that he will be given another opportunity to start and add to his tally for the season. | Getty Images
11. LW: Anthony Gordon
Gordon has been simply sensational this season and will be someone that Newcastle rely on to get at the PSG defence and cause them problems. He will miss the game against West Ham at the weekend through suspension, however. | Getty Images