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Arsenal and Benfica are talking to Uefa about moving their Europa League last-32 games to a neutral venue to try and combat coronavirus restrictions.

Portugal is on the United Kingdom's 'red list' for travel, meaning players and staff would need to self-isolate for 10 days on their return.

Attempts are being made to find a venue which is both available and fits Uefa's criteria for hosting games.

The first leg of the tie is set to be played in Portugal on 18 February.

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Ant S: I know Bruce is in a mess and deluded but I don't think even HE would put Hayden at RB, Manquillo as winger and Fraser in No.10 role. 4-3-3 for me... Almiron & Fraser alongside Wilson up top. Hayden, Shelvey, Hendrick in midfield.

Steven Patrick McNamara: Not excited by Choudhary to Newcastle rumour. Last thing we need is another player who just runs about kicking people. Poor. Fancy Newcastle 2-1 today though, just hope Bruce leaves soon or we'll be a Championship side come next season.

Everton's only defeat in their past 16 Premier League home games against Newcastle was by 1-0 in September 2010 (W10, D5).

The Magpies are vying to complete a league double in this fixture for the first time since the 2001-02 season.

Premier League games between these sides have produced 16 red cards - the only fixture with more is the Merseyside derby (22).

West Brom captain Jake Livermore says the Baggies must "remain confident" as they continue their Premier League relegation battle at home to Fulham later today.

Kyle: If Newcastle play 4-3-3 then I'm happy with that team. A front 3 of Fraser, Almiron and Wilson should be a goal threat. If Bruce has done his usual and it's a back 5 though then it's disgusting. We are way too negative normally. Just have a go.

Chris Lord: First normal day of PL fixtures with a lunch time, multiple 3pm kick offs and evening games on a Saturday for what like a year. Hopefully shows we are winning this battle like how Arsenal will sneak the win tonight!

Anon: Dad's Army XI (11.40) - Matty Mainwaring played for Stockport County, Hull City and was a U19 player for the Republic of Ireland.

He also was a professional boxer and won his two fights. Thanks for that, remember to leave your name on texts.

Alistair Magowan
BBC Sport at Goodison Park

Despite a toxic mood on Tyneside, Newcastle boss Steve Bruce said on Friday that he has received some supportive letters from fans, and he will hope his side can improve on their second-half showing against Leeds in midweek as they attempt to earn a first win in 12 games.

We will get to see if new assistant Graeme Jones has provided the "fresh voice" that Bruce has been seeking as he takes his place in the dugout for the first time.

The uplift against Leeds was in part down to the introduction of Allan Saint-Maximin, who will sit on the bench behind Jones next to the freshly-shorn Joelinton.

Wouldn't blame him if he wears a hat for the warm-up. Mind you, there is a bitter wind blowing across the Goodison pitch so he might not be the only one!

Last season's Premier League meeting between Everton and Newcastle at Goodison Park saw Florian Lejeune score two goals in 90th minute to earn the Magpies a 2-2 draw.

Would you take that again?

Mark Lawrenson
BBC football expert

Aston Villa's midweek defeat against Burnley was a real thriller, and this should be another good game.

Both of these sides are attack-minded, and they both have individual match-winners too. I'm going for a Saints win, but it is very hard to call it.

Prediction: 2-1

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Manchester City will again be without forward Sergio Aguero, who is still self-isolating after a recent positive Covid-19 test.

Kevin de Bruyne and Nathan Ake are injury absentees.

John Egan returns for Sheffield United after serving a suspension.

Manager Chris Wilder will assess the fitness of several unnamed players, with Oli McBurnie, Enda Stevens and Ben Osborn among those missing in recent weeks.

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Football Focus kicks off at 12:00 GMT on BBC One. This week Dan Walker is joined by Stephen Warnock and Mark Lawrenson.

Following the sacking of Frank Lampard and appointment of Thomas Tuchel, they speak to Chelsea’s Mason Mount.

Sulaimon Adelekan: Steve Bruce should be sacked if Newcastle loses to Everton today. My bet is a draw.

Aleksander Stankovic: Godfrey, Fraser & Wilson involved in the early game at Goodison - but is there an entire Dad's Army XI available out there in the football world?

Gylfi Sigurdsson will make his 300th Premier League appearance today and is set to become the second player from Iceland to reach the milestone, after Hermann Hreidarsson (332 games).

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Left-back Ryan Bertrand returns for Southampton after serving a one-match ban, while Oriol Romeu and Moussa Djenepo are fit again.

Kyle Walker-Peters, Jannik Vestergaard, Mohammed Salisu and Nathan Tella all remain sidelined.

Aston Villa's new £14m signing Morgan Sanson is available for the first time.

Kortney Hause is still out, while Jack Grealish and Matt Targett are one booking away from triggering an automatic suspension.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored 11 times in Everton's opening 11 league fixtures but has since gone six top-flight appearances without a goal.

However, Calvert-Lewin has scored in each of his past four matches against Newcastle, netting five goals.

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Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti makes four changes to the side that drew 1-1 with Leicester on Wednesday.

Abdoulaye Doucoure returns from suspension, while Seamus Coleman, Gylfi Sigurdsson and Alex Iwobi are also recalled.

Mason Holgate, Andre Gomes, Ben Godfrey and Tom Davies drop to the bench.

Everton XI: Pickford, Coleman, Mina, Keane, Digne, Richarlison, Doucoure, Sigurdsson, Iwobi, Rodriguez, Calvert-Lewin

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Steve Bruce makes just one change to the Newcastle team that lost 2-1 at home to Leeds on Tuesday.

Javier Manquillo replaces Jacob Murphy, while Allan Saint-Maximin has to settle for a place among the substitutes.

Newcastle XI: Darlow, Manquillo, Hayden, Lascelles, Schar, Lewis, Shelvey, Hendrick, Almiron, Fraser, Wilson

Everton v Newcastle team news dropping any second...

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has confirmed that new signing Jean-Philippe Mateta is available and in contention to make his debut.

James Tomkins is again absent, while Jeffrey Schlupp, Mamadou Sakho and Nathan Ferguson remain sidelined.

New Wolves signing Willian Jose made his debut as a substitute in midweek and could be set for a larger role.

Full-back Rayan Ait-Nouri suffered an abductor injury at Chelsea and has been ruled out.

Raul Jimenez, Jonny and Marcal remains long-term absentees.

New signing Martin Odegaard could make his Arsenal debut but it is unclear whether Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will be available despite having returned from spending time with his ill mother.

Thomas Partey and Emile Smith Rowe will be assessed but Kieran Tierney is expected to be available again.

Manchester United's Eric Bailly missed Wednesday's defeat by Sheffield United with a minor injury but is fit again.

Victor Lindelof should be fit to return despite a long-standing back problem.

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