Yohan Cabaye has overcome an Achilles problem to start for Newcastle United in their Premier League clash against Manchester City.
The Magpies are without Fabriccio Coloccini, who is out with a knee injury, while full-back Mathieu Debuchy is serving a suspension.
However, goalkeeper Tim Krul comes back into the team after sitting out the 2-1 FA Cup defeat at home to Cardiff City.
Meanwhile, Manchester City have recalled midfielder Yaya Toure after injury. Alvaro Negredo and Edin Dzeko also start in attack for Manuel Pellegrini's side.
Top scorer Sergio Aguero is still not fit to return, while Jack Rodwell and Stevan Jovetic remain on the sidelines.
Newcastle United: Krul; Santon, S.Taylor, Williamson, Yanga-Mbiwa; Anita, Tiote, Cabaye; Sissoko, Remy, Gouffran
Manchester City: Hart, Zabaleta, Kompany, Demichelis, Kolarov, Nasri, Fernandinho, Yaya Toure, Silva, Negredo, Dzeko
Chris O'Keefe
