Hayden Hackney in action for Everton
Hayden Hackney in action for Everton
The Toffees are coming off a 3-1 win over the Magpies in the Carabao Cup at home and travel to St James' Park next to face them on 2 November.
David Moyes had plenty of success in the cup competition, but the Scottish manager may have a different idea for the game on Tyneside.
Hayden Hackney was brilliant at Hill Dickinson Stadium against Newcastle, but may be part of a controversial change in the upcoming fixture.
Moyes has been reluctant to give the former Middlesbrough midfielder many opportunities to start since his move to the Blues in the summer.
Harrison Armstrong and James Garner have been the 63-year-old head coach's preferred partnership in the engine room, raising certain doubts over the possible midfield setup at St James' Park.
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Hackney scored against Newcastle - his first goal for the Toffees since moving from Middlesbrough.
The 24-year-old midfielder got his first start since mid-September against Newcastle.
In the Premier League, the Englishman has started just one game for the Blues - the season opener against Crystal Palace.
Armstrong has started every league game for the Merseyside outfit this season, becoming a key player for Moyes.
It wouldn't be surprising to see the Scottish manager replace Hackney with the 19-year-old at St James Park.
Moyes may be his own worst enermy at Everton and could prove that against the Tyneside club.
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Moyes has faced criticism from a section of the Everton fanbase over his inability to utilise the full potential of his squad.
The Scottish manager seems to have favourites and has been reluctant to give other players on the bench significant chances.
Hackney scored and assisted in the 3-1 victory at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
As per Sofascore, the midfielder recorded 38 touches, 82 per cent passing accuracy and one key pass in his 65 minutes on the pitch.
The ex-Middlesbrough star had two shots on target and completed one successful dribble.
Hackney also made six defensive contributions and won six ground duels.
Some supporters feel Hackney should be starting regularly for the Merseysiders, but it remains to be seen what Moyes has in store for him.