Joelinton returns as Newcastle United make one change for the visit of Brighton.
The midfielder missed the defeats against Arsenal and Bournemouth through suspension, but is recalled in place of Jacob Ramsey this afternoon.
Anthony Gordon is not fit enough to start, but makes the bench after recovering from a hip issue.
Newcastle XI: Pope, Miley, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Joelinton, Tonali, Murphy, Osula, Willock.
Subs: Ramsdale, Trippier, Hall, Wissa, Gordon, Barnes, Elanga, Woltemade, Ramsey.
Danny Welbeck starts as Brighton also make a solitary change for the trip to St James’ Park.
The striker, who has a fine goalscoring record against Newcastle, comes in for Georginio Rutter and captains the visitors today.
Manager Fabian Hurzeler has otherwise kept faith with the team who defeated Chelsea 3-0 last time out.
Brighton XI: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Boscagli, Kadioglu, Gross, Baleba, Minteh, Hinshelwood, Mitoma, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Julio, Dunk, Rutter, Kostoulas, Ayari, De Cuyper, O’Riley, Veltman.
