BBC · Aug 27, 2021
Newcastle United v Southampton
Southampton's Adam Armstrong began his career at his hometown club Newcastle but never scored for the MagpiesTEAM NEWS
Newcastle's Allan Saint-Maximin should be fit after a foot problem while Paul Dummett is back following a calf issue.
Boss Steve Bruce says it is "touch and go" whether Isaac Hayden, who has a knee injury, will be fit to play.
Southampton midfielder Stuart Armstrong is out with a calf problem while long-term absentee Will Smallbone also remains sidelined by a knee injury.
Manager Ralph Hasenhuttl is likely to rotate his line-up after Saints' record 8-0 away win at Newport in midweek.
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