Newcastle XI: Ramsdale, Hall, Burn, Botman, Trippier, Joelinton, Ramsey, Barnes, Gordon, Elanga, Woltemade.

Subs: Pope, Thiaw, A Murphy, Livramento, Willock, J Murphy, Neave, Osula, Wissa.

Without Bruno, there's plenty of work-ethic but zero creativity so I can see why Woltermade is in; Xhaka will be all over him, though. Disappointed Tino isn't starting but I think taking Thiaw out is probably wise.

Shame we don't have a striker to take advantage of Ballard being out but maybe Gordon is that man.