But the Magpies have started with purpose and a Kieran Trippier cross-cum shot clipped a post at the Leazes End inside the opening four minutes.
Then a wonderful move from the Magpies ended in Casemiro blocking a shot from Harvey Barnes.
Aaron Ramsdale replaced Nick Pope in goal while Barnes also came into the starting XI in the other change from Saturday's defeat to Everton. Nick Woltemade missed out through illness.
**Newcastle United:** Aaron Ramsdale, Kieran Trippier (c), Lewis Hall, Joelinton, Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon, Harvey Barnes, Malick Thiaw, Anthony Elanga, Dan Burn, Jacob Murphy
**Subs not used:** Nick Pope, Sven Botman, Yoane Wissa, William Osula, Jacob Murphy, Joe Willock, Alex Murphy, Leo Shahar, Sean Neave