The Italy international will make his league start against the Premier League champions since his 10-month ban expired, while Lewis Hall and Jacob Murphy will also feature for the Magpies for the game at St James’ Park.

Nick Pope is in goal, Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schär, Dan Burn and Hall form a back four, Tonali, Bruno Guimarães and Joelinton form the selected trio in midfield.

Further forward, Anthony Gordon leads the line in place of Alexander Isak, who is out through injury, with Harvey Barnes and Murphy on the flanks.

Joe Willock and Lloyd Kelly both return to the bench after starting against Fulham last week, with Tino Livramento, Will Osula and Sean Longstaff also named.

Miguel Almirón, Emil Krafth, Alex Murphy and Martin Dúbravka complete the list of substitutes available to head coach Howe.

Newcastle United: Nick Pope; Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schär, Dan Burn, Lewis Hall; Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimarães, Joelinton; Jacob Murphy, Anthony Gordon, Harvey Barnes.

Substitute: Martin Dúbravka, Tino Livramento, Emil Krafth, Lloyd Kelly, Alex Murphy, Sean Longstaff, Joe Willock, Miguel Almirón, Will Osula.