Newcastle v Nottingham Forest (12:30 GMT)
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Newcastle manager Eddie Howe makes two changes to the side that started the 1-0 Premier League loss at struggling Luton last Saturday.
Alexander Isak replaces Callum Wilson up front, while Dutch defender Sven Botman makes his first top-flight start since 24 September as he comes in for Jamaal Lascelles. Meanwhile, Joelinton returns to the bench after missing the trip to Kenilworth Road with a hamstring problem.
Newcastle: Dubravka, Trippier, Botman, Schar, Burn, Miley, Guimaraes, Longstaff, Almiron, Isak, Gordon.
Subs: Karius, Dummett, Joelinton, Wilson, Ritchie, Krafth, Hall, Livramento, Alex Murphy.
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Nottingham Forest make six changes to the side that began the 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth on 23 December.
Defender Willy Boly is suspended following his red card against the Cherries so Moussa Niakhate comes into defence.
Orel Mangala, Neco Williams, Ryan Yates and Divock Origi all drop to the bench as Harry Toffolo misses out altogether. Ibrahim Sangare, Ola Aina, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Danilo and Gonzalo Montiel all start in their place.
Nottingham Forest XI: Turner, Aina, Niakhate, Murillo, Montiel, Danilo, Sangare, Hudson-Odoi, Gibbs-White, Elanga, Wood.
Subs: Vlachodimos, Williams, Tavares, Worrall, Mangala Kouyate, Dominguez Yates, Origi.