Both sides come into the game on the back of disappointing defeats last weekend. Newcastle suffered a 3-0 hammering at Villa Park before Bournemouth stunned Spurs in the capital to pick up a dramatic 3-2 win.
Newcastle currently sit one place and three points above their opponents in the Premier League table and know a win would give them a six-point gap, with a game in-hand and move them into 3rd place before the midweek round of fixtures.
Allan Saint-Maximin is Newcastle’s only major injury worry, save for their long-term absentees and here, we take a look at the team Howe could pick for Sunday’s huge game against Spurs at St James’ Park.
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9. Joelinton
The Brazilian will be needed as the muscle in midfield on Sunday and will hope his side can enjoy more control in the middle of the park than last time out. Photo: GLYN KIRK
10. Miguel Almiron
Almiron hasn’t started a game for over a month but made his return to action at Villa Park last weekend from the substitutes bench. His link-up with Trippier and Guimaraes on the right has been a major weapon for Newcastle this season and helped Newcastle defeat Spurs back in October. Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY
11. Alexander Isak
Isak will be hoping to add to his tally this weekend in his first appearance against Spurs. With Callum Wilson also itching for a start, Isak knows he will have tobe at his best to keep his position in the first-team. Photo: Alex Pantling
12. Joe Willock
Willock may find himself, yet again, dovetailing with Joelinton on the left. Villa had plenty of joy down the wings last weekend and Howe may consider Willock and Joelinton a more defensively solid partnership in front of Burn. Photo: Alex Pantling