Steve Bruce confirmed in Friday’s pre-match press conference that Andy Carroll and Jonjo Shevley will miss this evening’s Premier League encounter. However, the 59-year-old has had time to integrate his new signings – which could bring some healthy selection dilemmas. How will the Magpies line-up? Click and scroll through the pages to see which players make our predicted starting XI…

9. AM: Allan Saint-Maximin
When ASM has been fit this season, Bruce has not thought twice about starting him. Could play a key part if Newcastle are to earn a result. | Getty Images Photo: Mark Runnacles

10. AM: Miguel Almiron
Almiron's work rate is crucial in an encounter like this. Again, he is a player Bruce likes given he has missed just one game this campaign. | Getty Images Photo: Alex Livesey
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11. ST: Joelinton
With Andy Carroll out injured, Dwight Gayle and Yoshinori Muto touch and go, the Brazillian is the only option. He will be hoping to build on his Oxford goal | Getty Images Photo: Mark Runnacles
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