The Magpies host Thomas Frank’s Bees at St. James’ Park, aiming to reach the semi-finals of the competition for the second time in their last three seasons, and Howe has opted for the same starting XI which claimed a 4-0 win against Leicester City last weekend.
Martin Dúbravka, who kept a clean sheet in Saturday’s victory over the Foxes, continues in-between the sticks while Fabian Schär and Dan Burn retain their spots in the heart of United’s backline, with Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall occupying the respective defensive flanks.
Bruno Guimarães, who netted a brace in the Magpies’ 5-1 win against Brentford during the 2022/23 campaign, is situated in the middle of the park alongside Sandro Tonali and Joelinton.
Jacob Murphy, who registered two assists in the Magpies’ 4-2 defeat against Brentford earlier this month, is in line for his 100th competitive start for United and, along with Anthony Gordon, will aim to provide attacking support for Alexander Isak, who has has netted three goals in his last three Premier League outings.
Harvey Barnes, who was on target against the Bees eleven days ago, is named on the substitutes’ bench along with attacking duo Will Osula and Miguel Almirón.
Howe, targeting a 300th win of his managerial career this evening, has a number of defensive selections to deploy from the bench if needed, including Kieran Trippier, Lloyd Kelly and Matt Targett.
With Sean Longstaff serving a one-game ban after picking up yellow cards against AFC Wimbledon and Chelsea in previous rounds, teenage midfielder Lewis Miley has also been named on the bench while Odysseas Vlachodimos is the substitute goalkeeper.
Newcastle United: Martin Dúbravka, Fabian Schär, Joelinton, Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak, Lewis Hall, Tino Livramento, Jacob Murphy, Dan Burn, Bruno Guimarães (c).
Substitutes: Odysseas Vlachodimos, Kieran Trippier, Harvey Barnes, Matt Targett, Will Osula, Miguel Almirón, Lloyd Kelly, Joe Willock, Lewis Miley.
