BBC · Oct 24, 2016
Newcastle United v Preston North End
Aleksandar Mitrovic has not started a game for Newcastle since 13 September - a 6-0 win at QPRBBC coverage
Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez is likely to make changes for the EFL fourth-round tie against Preston, with Chancel Mbemba, Isaac Hayden and Aleksandar Mitrovic set to feature.
Midfielder Cheick Tiote could return, while forward Daryl Murphy is fit after overcoming a calf problem.
Preston striker Jermaine Beckford could make his comeback after two months out but Aiden McGeady is doubtful.
John Welsh is ruled out and Marnick Vermijl and Alex Baptiste are cup-tied.
Match facts
Newcastle won the only previous League Cup meeting between these sides, 3-0 at St James' Park in September 1963.