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EDDIE Howe has made two changes to his Newcastle United team for tonight's game against Athletic Club.

Kieran Trippier returns at right-back after missing the defeat at West Ham through illness, with Emil Krafth dropping to the bench.

And Harvey Barnes replaces Jacob Murphy in the starting XI.

Howe did reveal in his pre-match press conference that Murphy had been one of those who had suffered with illness.

Bruno was another and the Brazilian was forced to train alone on Monday, but...