AC Milan v Newcastle LIVE commentary: Magpies make European return at historic San Siro – kick-off time, team news and how to follow
Newcastle return to the Champions League for the first time in 20 years when they face European giants AC Milan this week.
The Magpies haven't dined at Europe's top table since a 2-0 defeat to Barcelona in March 2003 but now meet seven-time winners Milan.
Eddie Howe's side warmed up for their return to the big time by snapping a three-game losing run after beating Brentford 1-0.
Callum Wilson's penalty was enough to seal Newcastle's first Premier League win since the opening weekend as the Toon moved up to 11th.
And the club will fancy their chances in Italy, with Milan licking their wounds after a humbling 5-1 defeat to old foes Inter.
This opening Group F showdown could already prove pivotal to both team's chances of qualification, with fellow European heavyweights Paris Saint-Germain and Borrusia Dortmund making up this year's group of death.
This Champions League clash will take place on Tuesday, September 19.
Kick-off at the San Siro is scheduled for 5:45pm UK time.
talkSPORT will have live coverage of the showdown in Italy, presented by Adrian Durham and Darren Bent from the Etihad Stadium.
Commentary will then come from Sam Matterface and former Newcastle manager Alan Pardew.
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You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
The hosts can welcome back England defender Fikayo Tomori after he was suspended for the loss to Inter.
Milan are still missing fellow defender Pierre Kalulu due to a thigh concern, Ismael Bennacer while is a long-term absentee.
For Newcastle, Sandro Tonali is set to reunite with his boyhood club having been an unused substitute against Brentford
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