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David Goodwillie and Yakubu have been handed starts in attack for Blackburn Rovers against Newcastle this evening.
Also starting for Rovers at Ewood Park is Mark Bunn, who replaces Paul Robinson in goal.
Italian defender Davide Santon will make his full debut for Newcastle, while Demba Ba starts as a lone forward.
Blackburn: Bunn; Lowe, Olsson, Samba, Givet; Rochina, Petrovic, Pedersen, Hoilett; Yakubu, Goodwillie
Newcastle: Krul; Simpson, Perch, Coloccini, Santon; Marveaux, Guthrie, Cabaye, Gutierrez; Ben Arfa; Ba
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