Mathieu Debuchy and Mike Williamson have returned to the Newcastle United starting XI for today's Premier League clash at Queens Park Rangers.

Debuchy is back following suspension and replaces Danny Simpson, while Williamson comes in for Steven Taylor, who is ill.

QPR have also made two changes following their last outing - a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal.

Jose Bosingwa and Junior Hoilett replace Tal Ben-Haim and Ji-Sung Park.

QPR: Green; Bosingwa, Onuoha, Hill, Traore; Townsend, Jenas, Mbia, Hoilett; Remy, Zamora
Subs: Murphy, Derry, Park, Taarabt, Mackie, Granero, Fabio

Newcastle: Elliot; Debuchy, Williamson, Coloccini, Yanga-Mbiwa; Tiote, Cabaye, Gutierrez; Ben Arfa, Cisse, Gouffran
Subs: Harper, Simpson, Perch, Anita, Marveaux, Obertan, Campbell