5 reasons why Sheffield Wednesday will beat Newcastle United

Shelvey Suspension

Having played in every league encounter for the Magpies this season, Jonjo Shelvey has obviously become one of the first names on the team sheet under boss Rafael Benitez.

Shelvey, 24, will miss this tie due to a racial misconduct charge set by the FA and will start a five-game suspension on Boxing Day.

With ten goals and assists combined this campaign, Shelvey’s ban will only give the Owls a confidence boost ahead of this fixture.