Newcastle have recalled Martin Dubravka from his season-long loan at Manchester United. Dubravka, 33, joined United on deadline day in September and played twice in their League Cup wins over Aston Villa and Burnley but was particularly unconvincing in the latter.
Tom Heaton has been named on the bench in United 's last two Premier League games against Nottingham Forest and Wolves. Dubravka was involved in United's warm-up at Molineux on New Year's Eve.
Third-placed Newcastle are only two points clear of United, who have a game in hand. United paid a £2million loan fee and had an obligation to buy Dubravka for £6m if he had started certain number of league games.
