Newcastle United are looking to get their season up and running as they take on Burnley in the EFL Cup second round.
The Magpies have lost both of their Premier League games so far.
West Ham United and Aston Villa have already left Steve Bruce desperate for a victory to take some of the heat off.
Newcastle reached the quarter-final of this competition last season, and many people felt it was a huge opportunity missed.
Defeat to Brentford was a massive disappointment, and hopefully the pain of that result can tonight serve as fuel for the players.
Standing in the way of a place in the third round is a Burnley side who – like Newcastle – have lost their first two games in 2021/22.
Sean Dyche is looking to get his side off the mark at St. James’ Park.
Newcastle did the double over the Clarets in the Premier League last season. They will be hoping for another positive result tonight.
Bruce has named his starting XI and as predicted, he’s made a number of changes. Nine from the side that started at Villa, to be precise.
Freddie Woodman keeps his place given Martin Dubravka and Karl Darlow are not available.
It’s a back five consisting of Javier Manquillo, Emil Krafth, Jamaal Lascelles, Ciaran Clark and Jamal Lewis, who comes in for his first appearance of the season.
In midfield, Isaac Hayden’s injury means Sean Longstaff comes in to pair up with Jeff Hendrick, who starts against his former club. Ryan Fraser will seemingly play as part of a three-man midfield.
Attacking midfielders Miguel Almiron and Joe Willock both drop to the bench.
Interestingly, there is a place on the bench for Matty Longstaff. Bruce has suggested he could be leaving the club soon on loan.
Up top, Joelinton and Dwight Gayle both come in for their first starts of the season. Allan Saint-Maximin and Callum Wilson are also on the bench.
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