Newcastle United are back on home soil on Sunday as the Magpies welcome Everton to St James’ Park as Steve Bruce aims to inflict consecutive defeats on the current league leaders.
The Toon are in need of a victory for their own cause after two games without a win has left them in 14th position.
Everton will arrive on Tyneside having been dealt a blow to their previously sky-high confidence last weekend as they fell to a 2-0 defeat away to Southampton.
Carlo Ancelotti’s Toffees come into the clash with their fair share of absentees, with Richarlison and Lucas Digne suspended, as well as the huge loss of the early season star, James Rodriguez confirmed as absent.
For the Toon, captain Jamaal Lascelles is a major concern with a foot injury as others make their return to the fold.
Here’s how we think Bruce will lineup his side on Sunday…
