Steve Bruce’s side’s trip to Aston Villa, which was originally scheduled for Saturday, 23rd November, has been put back and will now be shown live on Sky Sports, with kick-off set for 8pm on Monday, 25th November.

And the Magpies’ home game against Manchester City on Saturday, 30th November has been brought forward from a 3pm kick-off to a 12:30pm kick-off, with the clash against the champions at St. James’ Park set to be broadcast live on BT Sport.

Newcastle’s other two fixtures in November – the trip to West Ham on Saturday 2nd and the home game against AFC Bournemouth on Saturday 9th – will both remain as they are, kicking off at 3pm.