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. 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. Photo: Alex Livesey
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 Photo: Mark Runnacles