Newcastle United will shape up in a 4-3-3 formation vs Southampton, with Martin Dubravka in goal. Valentino Livramento and Lewis Hall will start as the full-backs. They will look to help out at both ends of the pitch. Lloyd Kelly will form the central defensive partnership alongside Fabian Schar.

The head coach must decide who takes their place in the heart of his defence with Sven Botman, Fabian Schar and Blyth lad Dan Burn all battling it out to start at St Mary's. Schar missed out against AFC Bournemouth last week in a decision that Howe seemed to regret after hauling off the Dutchman at the break in the 4-1 defeat.

The NUFC Head Coach giving this Newcastle United injury update. Pointers as to availability for this Southampton match and beyond. Fabian Schar is fine and available for Saturday, having fully recovered from illness. Sven Botman is fine after some rest, following a flurry of appearances after so long out.

Newcastle United's travel plans for their Premier League clash against Southampton could be affected by Storm Eowyn, manager Eddie Howe admitted on Friday.

Newcastle Airport is among the travel operators to have been disrupted by the weather, with a series of arrivals and departures cancelled. Eddie Howe’s side are due to fly to Southampton today for their Premier League clash at St Mary’s tomorrow.

Eddie Howe has been talking about the weather. With Storm Eowyn hitting the UK, the Newcastle United boss asked about how it might potentially impact on preparations for Saturday’s match and indeed the travelling to Southampton.