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Team news: Good back in the fold
Written by Rory Mitchinson
Curtis Good makes his first Newcastle appearance since the 2013/14 campaign as the Magpies take on Oxford United in the Fourth Round of the Emirates FA Cup.
After an injury-ravaged spell, the defender lines up alongside Grant Hanley – skipper for the day – in the heart of the visitors’ backline.
Two other youngsters – Dan Barlaser and Yasin Ben El-Mhanni – also start at the Kassam Stadium, the pair having both made their debuts in the Magpies’ 3-1 win over Birmingham City in the Third Round.
Elsewhere, Matz Sels replaces Karl Darlow between the sticks, while Jesus Gamez and Aleksandar Mitrovic return after lay-offs.
Of those who started last week’s 4-0 Sky Bet Championship win over Rotherham United, only Isaac Hayden and Ayoze Perez keep their place.
A strong-looking bench includes goalkeeper Rob Elliot, who has yet to play for Newcastle this season.
Newcastle United: Matz Sels, Jesus Gamez, Grant Hanley, Curtis Good, Massadio Haidara, Isaac Hayden, Dan Barlaser, Achraf Lazaar, Ayoze Perez, Yasin Ben El-Mhanni, Aleksandar Mitrovic.
Substitutes: Rob Elliot, Paul Dummett, Jamaal Lascelles, DeAndre Yedlin, Jonjo Shelvey, Matt Ritchie, Yoan Gouffran.