Of the players who began last week’s FA Cup Third Round clash at Birmingham City, only Jamaal Lascelles, DeAndre Yedlin and Jack Colback remain in place for today’s trip to Griffin Park.

Karl Darlow replaces Matz Sels between the sticks, while Ciaran Clark partners Lascelles in the heart of the backline.

Isaac Hayden – a second half substitute at St. Andrew’s – starts alongside Colback in central midfield, with Yoan Gouffran and Matt Ritchie returning to the flanks.

Further forward, Ayoze Perez and Dwight Gayle both return to the fray – neither having featured against the Blues last week.

Sammy Ameobi and Jamie Sterry – who returned from successful loan spells in League One last week – have both been named on the bench.

Newcastle United: Karl Darlow, DeAndre Yedlin, Ciaran Clark, Jamaal Lascelles, Paul Dummett, Jack Colback, Isaac Hayden, Matt Ritchie, Ayoze Perez, Yoan Gouffran, Dwight Gayle.

Substitutes: Matz Sels, Grant Hanley, Jamie Sterry, Achraf Lazaar, Vurnon Anita, Sammy Ameobi, Daryl Murphy.