Team News: Newcastle United make nine changes

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has made nine changes for tonight's Europa League match with Club Brugge at St James' Park.

Davide Santon and Cheick Tiote are the only two players who have kept their place in the side from Sunday's 1-1 draw with Sunderland in the Premier League.

Steve Harper starts in goal for the Magpies, while Steven Taylor will join James Perch in central defence.

Sammy Ameobi and Papiss Cisse will lead the line against the Belgians.

Newcastle: Harper; Santon, S Taylor, Perch, Ferguson; Tiote, Anita, Bigirimana; Obertan, Cisse, Sammy Ameobi Subs: Krul, Coloccini, Cabaye, Ben Arfa, Campbell, Shola Ameobi, Ba

Brugge: Jorgacevic; Hogli, Hoefkens, Buysse, Jordi; Refaelov, Jorgensen, Blondel, Odjidja; Lestienne, Bacca