Michael Owen is back in the Newcastle lineup at Reading tonight having missed the entire season through injury. Owen is part of a three-pronged attack for Newcastle with Martins and Sibierski also in the side. Butt is out after picking up an injury in training. Shola Ameobi, another long-term injury victim is on the bench. Elsewhere, Harper continues for the injured Given in goal. Reading meanwhile drop Sidwell from the 16 while James Harper is on the bench with Seol and Oster both starting in midfield.