The Magpies’ line-up had been unchanged for back-to-back wins over Leicester City and Brentford but the loss of Joelinton to suspension has forced a change.
Joe Willock is introduced in place of the Brazilian, who may have missed the match had he been available having sustained a facial injury in midweek following a clash with Nathan Collins
“Yeah he’s okay, he was a little bit battered and bruised with a few stitches I believe around his ear which was quite delicate,” said Howe. “He had a cut mouth so with him not being available this weekend, it’s probably a good thing for him because it allows him to rest those bruises and wounds. Hopefully he’ll be fully fit for the week after.”
United make their first visit to Portman Road since 2017 when they 3-1 in the Championship. The last Premier League meeting was in 2001 when a Nolberto Solano goal sealed a 1-0 win.
Howe’s side could move into the top half of the Premier League table with a victory. Ipswich are yet to record a home win this campaign but are boosted by last week’s last win at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
They will, however, be without top scorer Liam Delap, who, like Joelinton, is suspended after reaching the five yellow cards threshold.
Here’s Newcastle United’s starting XI and subs in full:
1. GK: Martin Dubravka
Dubravka hasn't had an awful lot to do since coming back into the side in Nick Pope's absence. | Getty Images
2. RB: Tino Livramento
Livramento will need to be alert defensively with Wallsend-born Leif Davis and Omari Hutchinson to watch out for. | Getty Images
3. CB: Fabian Schar
He might be a centre-back, but Schar has four goals this season. Highlights how unique he is. | AFP via Getty Images
4. CB: Dan Burn
A commanding presence at the back. | Getty Images