Newcastle United have decided to hand a start to Emmanuel Riviere as they travel to face Southampton in the Premier League this afternoon.
Alan Pardew has opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation, which sees Remy Cabella, Moussa Sissoko and Yoan Gouffran in advanced midfield roles, while Vurnon Anita and Jack Colback will look to hold the middle of the pitch.
This afternoon's hosts have handed a debut start to loan signing Toby Alderweireld, who will fit in at centre-back alongside captain Jose Fonte.
The Saints will be led in attack by a strike partnership of Shane Long and Graziano Pelle, with midfield support coming from Jack Cork, Morgan Schneiderlin, Steven Davis and Dusan Tadic.
Southampton: Forster; Clyne, Fonte, Alderweireld, Bertrand, Cork, Schneiderlin, S. Davis, Tadic, Long, Pelle
Newcastle United: Krul; Janmaat, Coloccini, Williamson, Haidara; Colback, Anita; Cabella, Sissoko, Gouffran; Riviere
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Christopher Dodd
