Eddie Howe has made one change to his Newcastle side from last Saturday’s 4-0 win over Aston Villa with Jacob Murphy coming into the side for the suspended Joelinton. The Magpies are looking to pick up a fourth successive Premier League win this afternoon.
Elliot Anderson returned to the bench with Loris Karius dropping out of the matchday squad in favour of Karl Darlow. Darlow returned to traning after suffering an ankle injury in September.
NUFC line-up: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Guimaraes, Longstaff, Willock; Almiron, Wilson, Murphy
NUFC subs: Darlow, Lascelles, Shelvey, Saint-Maximin, Targett, Manquillo, Wood, Fraser, Anderson
1. Alexander Isak - thigh
The striker has been out of action since withdrawing from international duty with Sweden due to a thigh injury. He has received injections and continues to progress with a view to returning to action after the World Cup break.
2. Loris Karius - tactical
Karl Darlow is the preferred goalkeeper option on the bench this afternoon. Photo: Ian MacNicol
3. Matt Ritchie - calf
The winger suffered a calf injury in training during the international break. It was hoped he could return before the World Cup break, but the game has come just too soon for him. Photo: Stu Forster
4. Jamal Lewis - tactical
Matt Targett and Javier Manquillo are the preferred full-back options on the bench after both started in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday evening. Photo: Ian MacNicol