Newcastle United have named Bruno Guimaraes in their starting line-up for the first time since mid-August for their Saturday afternoon clash against Bournemouth.
The Brazilian has been missing since he picked up an injury in the League Cup away against Tranmere but is now set to feature in the heart of the Magpies midfield against the Cherries.
Nick Pope is named in net, while Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn and Matt Targett make up Eddie Howe's back four.
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Guimaraes is flanked either side in midfield by Joelinton and Joe Willock, while Alexander Isak starts in attack with Miguel Almiron and Ryan Fraser on the wings.
Both Callum Wilson and Allan Saint-Maximin miss out entirely having not been named on the bench. Elliot Anderson is also not involved in the match day squad.
And Newcastle supporters have taken to social media to have their say on the Magpies staring line-up...
Would have been nice to have Anderson as an option of the bench but
— Nobby Clarke (@NobbyClarke82)
Brruuunnooo
— Ellie (@Ellie_Nufc9)
No Anderson ! Happy enough with the 11 though
— N a L (@nathanmoat)
ISAK HATTY INCOMING
— Matt Wright (@MWright09)
Bruno STARTS!! pic.twitter.com/EcYrGI1i1R
— Mo Yassin (@MrMMYassin)
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