Though the Magpies’ midfield has a largely familiar look about it, there have been changes aplenty at the back.

Matz Sels makes his return in between the sticks, marking the Belgian's first appearance since last month's drubbing of Preston North End in the same competition.

Ciaran Clark is the only member of the Newcastle backline to remain in place from Saturday, with skipper Jamaal Lascelles returning to the side, as well as full-backs Vurnon Anita and Achraf Lazaar.

Up front, leading goalscorer Dwight Gayle reclaims his place, at the expense of Aleksandar Mitrovic.

Benitez’s final alteration sees Ayoze Perez drop out, with Frenchman Yoan Gouffran his replacement.

Newcastle United: Matz Sels; Vurnon Anita, Jamaal Lascelles, Ciaran Clark, Achraf Lazaar; Isaac Hayden, Jonjo Shelvey; Matt Ritchie, Mohamed Diame, Yoan Gouffran; Dwight Gayle.

Substitutes: Karl Darlow, Paul Dummett, Chancel Mbemba, DeAndre Yedlin, Cheick Tiote, Christian Atsu, Daryl Murphy.