"Starting with the hosts, missing out on what they would have billed as a potential opportunity over the weekend as they eventually fell to a shock 3-1 loss away at West Ham, Newcastle know the importance of claiming an immediate response here. Nevertheless, last seen in Champions League action storming their way to a stellar 3-0 victory against Portuguese heavyweights Benfica, Eddie Howe's men will be dreaming of a repeat performance on Wednesday night."
"Despite missing out away at West Ham on Sunday after dealing with a recent illness, Newcastle are hopeful that Kieran Trippier will return to Howe's squad. However, undergoing knee surgery last month, England international Velentino Livramento remains on the sidelines. Making a real impact after completing a record-breaking summer switch from Stuttgart, Nick Woltemade will lead Newcastle's charge here. Forced to settle for a spot on the bench in east London, Anthony Elanga could be handed a full recall at St. James' Park."
"As for the visitors, while Athletic Bilbao might have gained plenty of plaudits from across Spain's elite last season as they secured a famous Champions League ticket, Ernesto Valverde's men have failed to find any real stability this time around. Eventually falling to a 3-2 loss against arch-rivals Real Sociedad over the weekend, the former Barcelona boss could find some increasing press"
Newcastle return to St. James' Park seeking an immediate Champions League response after a surprise 3-1 defeat at West Ham. The team won 3-0 at Benfica and have six points from three European matches, with four consecutive home wins by an aggregate 9-1, including a 2-0 EFL Cup victory over Tottenham. Kieran Trippier is expected to return from illness while Velentino Livramento remains sidelined after knee surgery. New signing Nick Woltemade could lead the attack and Anthony Elanga may be recalled. Athletic Bilbao have struggled for consistency and lost 3-2 to Real Sociedad.
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