Eddie Howe has made three changes to his Newcastle side from last weekend’s 2-0 defeat to Liverpool. Loris Karius will make his debut for the club coming in for the suspended Nick Pope while Bruno Guimaraes has returned from suspension in place of Elliot Anderson and Alexander Isak has dropped to the bench for Callum Wilson.
On the bench, Matt Targett returned from injury along with Joe Willock. But with several players cup tied and others injured, The Magpies still have seven players missing from today’s match.
The match is Newcastle’s first major cup final in 24 years and first visit to the ‘new’ Wembley Stadium as a neutral side.
NUFC XI: Karius; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Guimaraes, Longstaff, Joelinton; Almiron, Saint-Maximin, Wilson
Subs: Gillespie, Lascelles, Ritchie, Targett, Isak, Manquillo, Murphy, Willock, Anderson
5. Harrison Ashby - tactical
Yet to be involved in a matchday squad since his deadline day arrival. Was nursing a hamstring injury but returned to full training last month. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
6. Loris Karius - tactical
Remains out of the squad with Martin Dubravka on the bench as back-up goalkeeper. Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS
7. Mark Gillespie - tactical
Newcastle’s fourth choice goalkeeper doesn’t make the squad today. Photo: Pool
8. Emil Krafth - ACL
Picked up a serious knee injury in the second round of the Carabao Cup back in August. | Getty Images