This one feels like a big one. Newcastle United host Brighton and Hove Albion at St James’ Park this afternoon with head coach Eddie Howe fully aware his side need to starting picking up points to ensure he stays in charge.
The club hierarchy are behind Howe but the current poor run of results has to come to an end, starting agains the Seagulls today. Joelinton returns to the United squad, while Newcastle will make a late call on Anthony Gordon after two weeks out.
Captain Bruno Guimaraes is set to start his first game at St James’ Park since defat to Brentford on February 7, but Brighton head north in good form.
We’ll have live updates from St James’ Park, with team news, match analysis, reaction and ratings as it happens.