The Magpies drew 0-0 at Aston Villa on the opening day of the campaign before losing 3-2 to Liverpool at St James’ Park on Monday night.
The point at Elland Roads means Eddie Howe’s side head into the international break searching for their first win of the season.
Sandro Tonali was passed fit after overcoming his shoulder issue, as Eddie Howe named four changes from Monday’s 3-2 defeat to Liverpool.
Joelinton’s absence saw Howe switched to a back five system with Sven Botman coming in alongside Fabian Schar and Dan Burn at centre-back, while Kieran Trippier and Tino Livramento lined up as the wing backs.
New club-record signing Nick Woltemade watched from the stands and based on the evident of tonight, they’ll need him leading the line at the earliest opportunity.
Howe’s side men host Wolverhampton Wanderers after the two-week international.
Our writer Jordan Cronin was at St James’ Park - and here are his Newcastle United player ratings:
Didn’t have a proper save to make until denying Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the 90th minute. Booked in the first-half for delaying a throw-in.
1. Nick Pope - 6
Didn’t have a proper save to make until denying Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the 90th minute. Booked in the first-half for delaying a throw-in. | Getty Images
Defended well against the pace of Willy Gnoto. On set piece duty but wasn’t able to threaten.
2. Kieran Trippier - 6
Defended well against the pace of Willy Gnoto. On set piece duty but wasn’t able to threaten. | Getty Images
Made a good block early on. Almost broke the deadlock with a chip that fell onto the top of the net.
3. Fabian Schar - 6
Made a good block early on. Almost broke the deadlock with a chip that fell onto the top of the net. | Getty Images
Engaged in a physical battle with Luckas Mmecha, and the Leeds man often got the better of him.
4. Sven Botman - 6
Engaged in a physical battle with Luckas Mmecha, and the Leeds man often got the better of him. | Getty Images