EDDIE HOWE has named an unchanged starting line-up for Newcastle United's Premier League game at Leicester City.
With Kieran Trippier, Joelinton and Alexander Isak all being passed fit to line up at the King Power Stadium, Howe has opted to stick with the same side that started last week's home win over Brentford.
Trippier will continue at right-back, with Tino Livramento lining up on the left of the back four.
Joelinton will play in his usual role on the left of midfield despite suffering a knee issue in the win over Brentford.
Isak was also unable to complete the game against the Bees because of a problem with his groin, but the Swede has recovered sufficiently to start against Leicester.
Anthony Gordon is not in the squad despite having completed his three-match suspension. The winger is still suffering from the injury he suffered while on international duty with England last month.
LEICESTER (3-4-2-1): Hermansen; Faes, Coady, Thomas; Justin, Ndidi, Soumare, Kristiansen; Daka, Vardy, El Khannouss.
Subs: Stolarczyk, Pereira, Okoli, Skipp, Mavididi, Decordova-Reid, Monga, Buonanotte, Ayew.
NEWCASTLE (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Barnes.
Subs: Dubravka, Ruddy, Wilson, Targett, Krafth, Osula, Longstaff, Miley, Neave.
