Jak Alnwick will make his first start at St James’ Park in the Tyne-Wear derby – and the rookie goalkeeper is being backed to take his chance and win a new contract. Newcastle – without senior goalkeepers Tim Krul and Rob Elliot until January because of injury – will not be allowed by the Premier League to bring in a replacement stopper on an emergency-loan deal. Manager Alan Pardew, however, was always minded to give Alnwick a run in the team after his performance during the second half of Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Chelsea. Jak Alnwick made his Newcastle debut on Saturday, pictured (left) punching a cross away from danger
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Newcastle are without Tim Krul and Rob Elliot until January through injury
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Jak Alnwick is set to make his full debut away at Arsenal on Saturday
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After that, he will play in the cup, before a home debut against Sunderland
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Goalkeeping coach Andy Woodman has backed him to play well
Newcastle keeper Alnwick (centre) will start his first game for Alan Pardew's side against @placeholder