CALLUM WILSON returns to Newcastle United's starting line-up as they take on West Ham United at the London Stadium this evening.

Wilson makes his first start since the defeat at Manchester City at the start of last month, replacing fellow forward Alexander Isak, who drops back down to the bench.

Newcastle's number nine scored in the reverse fixture on Tyneside a couple of months ago, and boasts an excellent scoring record against West Ham, having netted ten goals in 12 matches against the Hammers for both Newcastle and Bournemouth. 

Eddie Howe has made two changes to his side for this evening's game, with the other switch seeing Joelinton return to the starting side in place of Joe Willock.

Willock, who was unable to complete Sunday's win over Manchester United after suffering a hamstring issue, also drops down to the bench.

Anthony Gordon remains on the bench, with Jacob Murphy and Allan Saint-Maximin continuing in the starting side.


WEST HAM (4-3-3): Fabianski; Kehrer, Zouma, Aguerd, Emerson; Paqueta, Rice, Soucek; Bowen, Antonio, Benrahma.

Subs: Areola, Coufal, Cresswell, Ogbonna, Downes, Fornals, Lanzini, Ings, Cornet.

NEWCASTLE (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Guimaraes, Longstaff, Joelinton; Murphy, Wilson, Saint-Maximin.

Subs: Dubravka, Lascelles, Gordon, Ritchie, Targett, Isak, Manquillo, Willock, Anderson.