Newcastle United supporters are relieved to see Bruno Guimaraes named in the starting line-up against Tottenham Hotspur. Pre-match talk among supporters centred on whether the Brazilian would feature after the birth of his son, Matteo.
However, Eddie Howe has named Guimaraes in his XI to face Antonio Conte's high-flyers. Elsewhere, the Toon boss has freshened his side up as Joe Willock comes in for Jacob Murphy.
Joelinton is the other big news after he was forced off injured in the midweek win over Everton. Howe revealed the 26-year-old - who starts today - was a doubt to reporters on Friday. He said: "Joe had a knock to the side of his knee.
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"We thought he could run it off but when he said he had to come off at half-time we knew there was potentially an issue there. We're hopeful it's not serious but at this moment it's still slightly unclear."
Fans are feeling optimistic, despite Spurs maintaining a 100 per cent record on home soil this season. This is how they reacted on social media when the team sheet was announced.
@tynetakes: "Strong team gonna be a tough game but no reason we can’t give an account of ourselves and you know with Eddie's teams we’ll be tough to beat and looking to hit them on the break."
@SellersTonys: "Mr Burn's at left-back is gonna get found out sooner or later. If we drop the pace like we did second half of the Everton game we will get well beaten."
@adilangley: "Strong team.....but where is Anderson? The guy has so much confidence when he comes on. Could have scored for us against Everton and created a few chances too so assuming he's injured seeing as there are two left backs named on the bench."
@joshnufc_: "JOELINTON ON THE WING RUN IT BACK."
@cant_lewis: "Joelinton's first game at left wing since Norwich. Two goals incoming."
@nufcscott1968: "Nice to see Manquillo on the bench as well."
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