Newcastle United have their eyes on a second Wembley tilt as Eddie Howe pushes his team to go far in both domestic cups this season. To do that, the Magpies must overcome Premier League rivals Brighton and Hove Albion at St James’ Park on Sunday afternoon.
There are selection headaches aplenty for the Toon boss, with Alexander Isak a major doubt after a groin injury. Meanwhile, will Harvey Barnes and Nick Pope start?
Brighton have already experienced a win at this venue this season, stunning Newcastle with a 1-0 reversal earlier in the campaign. In recent weeks, Fabian Hurzeler’s side have won four on the spin since being destroyed 7-0 by Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
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