Newcastle United have made one change to the side that beat Manchester United 1-0 last weekend, with Shola Ameobi coming in for the suspended Yohan Cabaye.
Southampton have made two changes from the side that drew 1-1 with Manchester City last time out, as Rickie Lambert and Jos Hooiveld come in for Adam Lallana and Jose Fonte.
Lambert captains the team today and is partnered by Pablo Osvaldo in attack.
Newcastle United: Krul; Debuchy, Coloccini, Williamson, Santon; Sissoko, Anita, Tiote, Gouffran; Shola Ameobi, Remy
Southampton: Gazzaniga; Chambers, Lovren, Hooiveld, Shaw; Cork, S. Davis, Ward-Prowse, Rodriguez; Lambert, Osvaldo
You can follow live minute-by-minute text commentary of today's game at St James's Park here.
