DWIGHT GAYLE returns to Newcastle United's starting line-up for this afternoon's Championship home game with Wolves.

Gayle was not involved in Tuesday's 6-0 thrashing of QPR, but the striker replaces Aleksandar Mitrovic as the Magpies attempt to extend their winning sequence to seven games in a row.

Mo Diame returns in the 'number ten' role, with Ayoze Perez moving across to the wing to replace Yoan Gouffran, who drops down to the bench.

The final change sees Chancel Mbemba return from injury to replace Ciaran Clark at the heart of the back four.

Wolves boss Walter Zenga has also rung the changes, making five alterations to the side that suffered a 4-0 home defeat to Barnsley on Tuesday.

NEWCASTLE (4-2-3-1): Sels; Anita, Lascelles, Mbemba, Dummett; Hayden, Shelvey; Ritchie, Diame, Perez; Gayle.

Subs: Darlow (gk), Yedlin, Clark, Colback, Gouffran, Atsu, Mitrovic.

WOLVES (4-3-3): Ikeme; Doherty, Iorfa, Batth, Borthwick-Jackson; Oniangue, Edwards, Saiss; Costa, Bodvarsson, Teixeira.

Subs: Longergan (gk), Saville, Mason, Coady, Gladon, Hause, Cavaleiro.