Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey has returned to training after a hamstring injury but might not be risked.
Pau Torres, Lucas Digne and Jhon Duran remain sidelined, along with long-term absentees Tyrone Mings and Emi Buendia.
Miguel Almiron missed Newcastle's FA Cup win at Fulham because of illness but could be available to face Villa.
Kieran Trippier is fit despite nursing an ongoing groin issue, while Jamaal Lascelles is likely to miss out again with a calf injury.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
- The away team hasn't won this fixture in 16 league meetings since Newcastle's 2-1 triumph at Villa Park in September 2013.