Eddie Howe has named two changes to his Newcastle United's starting XI for tonight's Premier League clash against Chelsea (kick-off 8pm).
The Magpies are without right-back Kieran Trippier, who picked up a calf injury in the win against Wolverhampton Wanderers last time out, so in comes Tino Livramento for only his third Premier League start of 2024.
Livramento has played the majority of Newcastle career at left-back thus far after arriving from Southampton for £32million in the summer but will get a chance to star in his preferred position.
Meanwhile, the other change sees Miguel Almiron replace Jacob Murphy on the right wing. The Paraguayan had dropped out of the starting line-up in recent matches against Blackburn Rovers and Wolves.
Matt Targett returns to the matchday squad for the first time in four months have recovering from a hamstring injury but Harvey Barnes (hamstring) and Lewis Hall (ineligible) drop out.
Newcastle head to Stamford Bridge having not won here since 2012 when Papiss Cisse's double secured a 2-0 win. A victory for Howe's side tonight will see them move up to seventh, seven points ahead of the Blues in 11th.
Here's Newcastle United starting XI and subs in full:
1. GK: Martin Dubravka
The Slovakian will be hoping to build on his clean sheet against Wolves last time out. Has impressed recently, particularly down at Blackburn in the FA Cup.
2. RB: Tino Livramento (in for Kieran Trippier)
With Kieran Trippier ruled out against Chelsea & Man City, Livramento will get a rare opportunity to impress at right-back having played most of the campaign on the left.
3. CB: Fabian Schar
Schar was Newcastle’s man of the match against Wolves having played a part in all three goals and keeping a clean sheet.
4. CB: Sven Botman
The Dutchman is still feeling his way back to full match sharpness after missing three months of the campaign with a serious knee injury.