Bruno Guimaraes STARTS as Eddie Howe names two Newcastle United changes versus Wolves
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Bruno Guimaraes is one of two changes to Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United starting XI against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The Brazilian starts for the first time at St James’ Park following his £35million January move from French side Lyon.
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Hide AdGuimaraes was previously restricted to cameo appearances versus Everton, Aston Villa and Brighton but comes in for the injured Joe Willock.
Howe revealed Willock had been dealing with a knee issue this week, so misses out completely against Bruno Lage’s Wolves.
Guimaraes, who started away games at Southampton, Chelsea and Everton, partners Jonjo Shelvey and Joelinton in midfield.
Also dropping out of the starting line-up is Javier Manquillo with Emil Krafth handed a recall.
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Hide AdThe Sweden international has started five of the last seven games, deputising in place of the injured Kieran Trippier.
Allan Saint-Maximin, who Howe insists has a long-term future at Newcastle following transfer speculation, lines up on the left wing.
Howe & Co are hoping to end a run of three straight defeats and extend their advantage over the Premier League relegation zone, which the gap currently seven points.
Newcastle United: Martin Dubravka; Emil Krafth, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn, Matt Targett; Jonjo Shelvey, Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton; Ryan Fraser, Chris Wood, Allan Saint-Maximin. Subs not used: Karl Darlow, Paul Dummett, Jamaal Lascelles, Matt Ritchie, Javier Manquillo, Jacob Murphy, Miguel Almiron, Dwight Gayle, Sean Longstaff.