Team News: Fabricio Coloccini returns from suspension for Newcastle United

Newcastle United captain Fabricio Coloccini has returned to the starting lineup for his side's clash against Tottenham Hotspur following three games out due to a suspension.

The Argentine is one of two changes to the Magpies' side from their 2-0 defeat against Liverpool as Yoan Gouffran also comes back into the team, with Gabriel Obertan dropping to the bench and Moussa Sissoko beginning his two-game ban.

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has made three changes to the team that was beaten 1-0 by Aston Villa last week at White Hart Lane.

Jan Vertonghen, Paulinho and Erik Lamela come into the lineup at the expense of Vlad Chiriches, Ryan Mason and Andros Townsend.

Newcastle: Krul, Janmaat, Coloccini, Williamson, Anita, Abeid, R.Taylor, Colback, Gouffran, Perez, Cabella Subs: Woodman, Sterry, Kemen, Obertan, Ameobi, Armstrong, Riviere

Tottenham: Vorm, Dier, Fazio, Vertonghen, Rose, Bentaleb, Paulinho, Chadli, Eriksen, Lamela, Kane Subs: Friedel, Davies, Yedlin, Dembele, Mason, Townsend, Soldado

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