Since the middle of December, only league leaders Liverpool (41) have won more league points than Newcastle (36). The hosts will welcome back Joe Willock, who has passed concussion protocols to be available tonight. However Sven Botman, Lewis Hall and Jamaal Lascelles are long-term absentees.

Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Crystal Palace today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.