Bruno Guimaraes returns for Newcastle United - Team news to face Brentford at St James' Park

Newcastle United take on Brentford in the Premier League in the late-afternoon kick-off at St James' Park. Kick-off is at 5:30 pm live on Sky Sports.

Eddie Howe welcomes Bruno Guimaraes back to the starting lineup after the Brazilian missed the last three matches.

During that time, Newcastle weren't able to find their first win without Bruno in the side, so his return today will be a huge boost to everyone.

Anthony Gordon misses out after the 'hamstring injury' he picked up in midweek at the Etihad Stadium. Lewis Miley is once again absent from the teamsheet despite Eddie Howe saying he was close to a return.

Joe Willock is preferred to Jacob Ramsey in midfield

Nick Pope returns between the sticks after Aaron Ramsdale was handed the responsibility in the Carabao Cup.

Kieran Trippier goes again as does Malick Thiaw at the back, and Sven Botman gets the nod over Dan Burn, with Lewis Hall completing the back four.

In the middle, it's Joe Willock who stars alongside Bruno and Sandro Tonali, not Jacob Ramsey as we expected.

Yoane Wissa will face his old club for the first time today

Up top, Jacob Murphy is preferred to Anthony Elanga, which, after his goal in midweek, comes as a bit of a shock.

As suspected, Yoane Wissa will face his old club looking to show them what they're missing - although given Igor Thiago's form this season, you could argue Brentford aren't missing him at all.

Harvey Barnes starts on the left with Gordon sitting this one out, but he'd have been our pick anyway, even if Gordon was fit.

HOWAY EDDIE HOWE'S GIVE US SOMETHING SO SING ABOUT IN FEBRUARY MAGS!