United hope to welcome back Nick Montgomery (knee) and Andy Taylor (thigh) from injury, but goalkeeper Paddy Kenny remains on the sidelines following his drugs ban.
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Kevin Blackwell's side will also be without Gary Naysmith (knee), Jamie Ward (wrist), Lee Williamson (back), Derek Geary and Andrew Davies (knee).
Newcastle have a strong squad to pick from. Fabiricio Coloccini and Steven Taylor should return from injury, and on-loan defender Danny Simpson is also expected to recover from an ankle injury.
Alan Smith returns from suspension and is also expected to feature for Chris Hughton's team.
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Source: DSG