Ameobi replaces want-away Ba

Shola Ameobi has been asked to plug the gap left by Chelsea-bound Demba Ba as Newcastle attempted to arrest their slump against Everton this evening.

The 31-year-old was included as Ba is deep in talks with the Blues over personal terms, and Ameobi is joined by Mike Williamson and Vurnon Anita after Danny Simpson as Gael Bigirimana made way.