Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez will attempt to shake off a treble disappointment as he looks to get the club's season back on track against promotion rivals Derby.
As if last weekend's FA Cup defeat by League One Oxford was not enough, Benitez saw his team twice squander the lead to draw 2-2 with QPR on Wednesday evening a day after the Magpies failed to land transfer window target Andros Townsend.
The Spaniard will hope leading scorer Dwight Gayle is available after missing the last four games with a hamstring injury, while midfielder Jack Colback could return after missing out in midweek through illness.
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