Harvey Barnes has not been at his flying best for Newcastle United over the last couple of months - but he is now expected to be given a fresh opportunity under Eddie Howe.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe will be forced into a selection rethink for the Carabao Cup final with forward Anthony Gordon suspended for the clash with Liverpool. Gordon has been handed a three-match ban after his sending off against Brighton in the FA Cup, a suspension that encompasses the trip to Wembley on Sunday 16 March.

Newcastle faces Liverpool at Wembley next week and looks set to be without two of its first-team regulars in what is a major blow as it bids to win the Carabao Cup for the first time.