The Magpies have secured five signings in the January window with Kieran Trippier joining from Atletico Madrid for £12million, Chris Wood arriving from Burnley for £25million, Bruno Guimaraes signing from Lyon for £33.3million, Matt Target making a temporary loan switch from Aston Villa and Dan Burn returning to the North East from Brighton & Hove Albion for £13million.
After beating Leeds United 1-0 last time out in the Premier League over a fortnight ago, Eddie Howe’s side will be looking to make it back to back wins for the first time this season as they host Everton.
Joelinton (groin) is expected to be back in contention for the match. Out of Newcastle’s new recruits, Dan Burn (toe) is the only doubt for the match while Paul Dummett, Matt Ritchie, Callum Wilson and Federico Fernandez remain sidelined.
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Joelinton (groin) is expected to be back in contention for the match. Out of Newcastle’s new recruits, Dan Burn (toe) is the only doubt for the match while Paul Dummett, Matt Ritchie, Callum Wilson and Federico Fernandez remain sidelined.
5. CB: Jamaal Lascelles
The Newcastle skipper starting tonight is likely to divide opinion but with Dan Burn a slight doubt and Lascelles back fit after an impressive outing against Leeds, it's hard to see Howe dropping him from the side. Photo: Stu Forster
6. LB: Matt Targett
Arrived on loan from Aston Villa until the end of the season. Played every Premier League match for The Villains last season. Photo: Ryan Pierse
7. CM: Jonjo Shelvey
A play that divides opinion on Tyneside but has improved under Howe, scoring the winner in Newcastle's 1-0 victory at Leeds last time out. Photo: OLI SCARFF
8. CM: Bruno Guimaraes
Eddie Howe played down an immediate start for the midfielder but the Brazilian is keen to hit the ground running and impress in this crucial match. Photo: SCOTT HEPPELL