Newcastle United return to action following the international break with an away trip to Brighton & Hove Albion.
Eddie Howe’s side were beginning to build up some momentum prior to the break through back-to-back wins against Union Saint-Gilloise and Nottingham Forest. However, they now travel to a ground they’ve never won at in the Premier League.
The visit to the South Coast is the first of seven games in 22 days for the Magpies, meaning Howe will have to manage his squad carefully to avoid picking up any potential injuries.
Newcastle are set to welcome back £39million summer signing Jacob Ramsey following seven games out with an ankle injury, while Yoane Wissa remains for at least another two weeks.
Wissa joined from Brentford for £55m on September 1 but is yet to make his debut due to a knee injury sustained on international duty with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
As it stands, United are without a recognised left-back. Tino Livramento is out until the end of November, though Lewis Hall is expected to return in the coming weeks after a scan on his hamstring injury revealed better news than first feared.
In terms of fresh injuries, Lewis Miley withdrew from England under-21s duty with a calf complaint but should be fine to feature at the Amex. Brazil reported a groin issue for Joelinton but he too is hopeful of being in contention this afternoon.
Here’s how Newcastle United are predicted to line-up against Brighton:
9. RW: Jacob Murphy (in for Anthony Elanga)
Elanga has been away with Sweden whereas Murphy has stayed on Tyneside, which gives Howe the perfect reason to recall the latter. | Getty Images
10. LW: Anthony Gordon
Harvey Barnes is an option but when Gordon is fit and available, he usually gets the nod. | Getty Images
11. ST: Nick Woltemade
Woltemade has taken to life on Tyneside like a duck to water, even if certain people in Germany have tried to talk down one of their own. | Getty Images