Newcastle's Allan Saint-Maximin has trained this week after overcoming hamstring problems and he could feature for only the second time since August.
Lucas Digne is available for Aston Villa after a five-match absence due to a hairline ankle fracture sustained on international duty with France.
Boubacar Kamara is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a knee injury but is not yet ready to play.
CHRIS SUTTON'S PREDICTION
Unai Emery is Aston Villa's new manager but caretaker boss Aaron Danks will be in charge again for this game after overseeing their 4-0 win over Brentford last time out.