Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles is expected to miss out because of a muscle injury, while the ill Ryan Fraser is another fitness doubt.
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson says several unnamed members of his squad face fitness tests after suffering injuries against Wolves.
James Tomkins and Jeffrey Schlupp are among the confirmed absentees.
New signing Jean-Philippe Mateta is again in contention as he awaits his Eagles debut.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
- Newcastle could complete a league double over Palace for the first time since 2013-14.
- The past four meetings at St James' Park have all ended 1-0, with Newcastle winning three times and Palace once.