Newcastle United won their last match before the break, against Southampton, and are now targeting another victory as they seek to improve on their 14th-place position.
Seventh-placed Sheffield United are unbeaten in five matches and can move up to fifth with a win.
Team news
Matt Ritchie (knock) and Dwight Gayle (knee) are doubts for Newcastle, who are set to be without Sean Longstaff (knock) and Matthew Longstaff (thigh).
Sheff Utd expect to have John Fleck available after missing the midweek draw at Aston Villa, but Jack O'Connell (knee) continues to be monitored.
Did you know?
Newcastle have kept a clean sheet in five of their last six Premier League home encounters with promoted sides.
The Magpies are looking to pick up back-to-back Premier League victories for the first time since December. One of those wins came against Sheff Utd.
Chris Wilder's Blades have conceded 12 away goals in the Premier League this season. Only Liverpool, with nine, have a better record.
Billy Sharp has scored three goals in his last five outings in all competitions, after going 16 matches without one.
Match officials
Referee: David Coote. Assistants: Gary Beswick, Nick Hopton. Fourth official: Darren England. VAR: Peter Bankes. Assistant VAR: Harry Lennard.
