Team News: Abel Hernandez, Nikica Jelavic return for Hull City

Abel Hernandez and Nikica Jelavic have both returned from injury early to take their places in Hull City's starting lineup for their Premier League match against Newcastle United this afternoon.

Steve Bruce has made four changes to the side that were beaten 3-0 by West Ham United last time out, with Andrew Robertson and Gaston Ramirez also coming in.

Meanwhile, John Carver has made two changes for his first match in charge as full-time manager of the Magpies.

Paul Dummett misses out through injury, so Michael Williamson comes in at the back, while Sammy Ameobi starts up front alongside Ayoze Perez.

Papiss Cisse is back from the Africa Cup of Nations, but is only on the bench for the start of this match for the visitors.

Hull: McGregor, Elmohamady, Robertson, Davies, Dawson, Huddlestone, Livermore, Meyler, Ramirez, Jelavic, Hernandez Subs: Harper, Bruce, McShane, Quinn, Brady, Ince Aluko

Newcastle: Krul, Janmaat, Williamson, Collocini, Haidara, Sissoko, Anita, Colback, Cabella, Perez, Ameobi Subs: Alnwick, Santon, Abeid, Obertan, Gouffran, Riviere, Cisse

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