After going 14 games without a goal as a striker, Howe moved Woltemade into midfield for the FA Cup fourth round tie away to Aston Villa, and it was a switch that paid off after the German scored in the 3-1 win.
Woltemade again impressed in his new role in United’s 6-1 win away to Qarabag in the Champions League but his last two performances against Man City and Qarabag again have caused mixed opinions.
The Magpies are without Bruno Guimaraes and Lewis Miley but have Joe Willock and Jacob Ramsey - should he recover from a hamstring issue - to come in for Woltemade.
Newcastle head into the game 11th in the Premier League, nine points behind the top five. A victory would see Howe’s side leapfrog the Toffees in ninth.
Here’s how Newcastle United are predicted to line-up:
Aaron Ramsdale started in the Champions League on Tuesday but Nick Pope tends to be Newcastle’s Premier League goalkeeper when fit.
1. GK: Nick Pope
Aaron Ramsdale started in the Champions League on Tuesday but Nick Pope tends to be Newcastle’s Premier League goalkeeper when fit. | Getty Images
As Newcastle’s only fit recognised right-back, 35-year-old Trippier has started the eight matches in a row.
2. RB: Kieran Trippier
As Newcastle’s only fit recognised right-back, 35-year-old Trippier has started the eight matches in a row. | Getty Images
A certainty to return to the starting XI having only missed the win over Qarabag on Tuesday night through suspension.
3. CB: Malick Thiaw (in for Sven Botman)
A certainty to return to the starting XI having only missed the win over Qarabag on Tuesday night through suspension. | Getty Images
Burn has formed a partnership with Thiaw in recent games and that is likely to continue with Botman only just returning from three games out with a back issue.
4. CB: Dan Burn
Burn has formed a partnership with Thiaw in recent games and that is likely to continue with Botman only just returning from three games out with a back issue. | Getty Images