Newcastle United are on a poor run of form as Eddie Howe searches for the best formula in midfield which has led to booing when he substitutes crowd favourite Sandro Tonali.

The midweek Carabao Cup clash will provide Enzo Maresca with the chance to rotate his inflated squad, offering minutes to the likes of Joao Felix and Jadon Sancho who remained on the bench for the entirety of Sunday's Premier League showdown at Stamford Bridge.

Eddie Howe has shared how he plans to get his Newcastle United side to nullify the threat of Cole Palmer when they face Chelsea.