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\"18-01-2017
\nTonight\u2019s all-Championship FA Cup third round replay sees Birmingham travel to Newcastle. The first game ended as a 1-1 draw, with Daryl Murphy scoring after 6 minutes for Newcastle, before Lukas Jutkiewicz equalised just before half time.<\/p>\n

Team News<\/h2>\n

Jonjo Shelvey makes a timely return to the Newcastle squad after a five game ban, but Rafa Benitez suffered a triple injury blow during Saturday\u2019s win over Brentford.<\/p>\n

Dwight Gayle, Isaac Hayden and Vurnon Anita all joined an injury list, which already included Jesus Gamez, Massadio Haidara, Rolando Aarons and Aleksandar Mitrovic.<\/p>\n

Chancel Mbemba, Christian Atsu and Mohamed Diame are all at the African Cup of Nations, while Sammy Ameobi, Jamie Sterry and Haris Vuckic are all cup-tied.<\/p>\n

Gianfranco Zola has suggested that he might rest some players for tonight\u2019s game. Michael Morrison is suffering from a persistent groin problem, while Lukas Jutkiewicz could miss out over fears of a lack of cover in the striking positions.<\/p>\n

New signing Craig Gardner is ineligible, while Clayton Donalson and Greg Stewart are still recovering from injuries.<\/p>\n

Stats<\/h2>\n