Newcastle United will probably be trying to construct on their European momentum after they welcome Fulham to St. James’ Park for Saturday afternoon’s mouth-watering Premier League encounter.
The Magpies are coming off a complete 3-0 victory over Jose Mourinho’s Benfica facet, courtesy of a first-half purpose from Anthony Gordon and a .
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Eddie Howe will hope his facet can carry that momentum into the Premier League as Newcastle go looking for back-to-back victories in all competitions.
Newcastle have had a tough begin to the season after successful simply two of their opening eight video games.
They sit fifteenth within the Premier League and can hope their resounding victory in midweek sparks a resurgence that shoots them up the ladder the place they need to be.
How Newcastle might line up
Newcastle are hovering dangerously above the drop zone, and Howe is aware of his facet can’t afford one other slip-up, having received simply certainly one of their final 4 Premier League video games (D1, L2).
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Saturday’s outing is successfully a must-win, and Howe should work out a method to get all three factors with out numerous key gamers.
Howe can also be anticipated to make three modifications from the facet that beat Benfica in midweek. Whereas Nick Pope will retain his place between the sticks, there must be modifications throughout the opposite areas.
The one change from the backline ought to see Fabian Schar are available in for Malick Thiaw, with Sven Botman, Kieran Trippier, and Dan Burn rounding up the again 4.
Full-back duo Tino Livramento and Lewis Corridor have returned to coaching however nonetheless must construct up match health earlier than marking their comeback, which guidelines them out of Saturday’s outing.
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In midfield, Joelinton ought to are available in for Jacob Ramsey, with Bruno Guimaraes and Lewis Miley retaining their spot, though .
The one change from the entrance three ought to come on the precise flank, with Barnes rewarded for his goalscoring exploits in midweek.
The £39 million ahead will possible line up alongside Anthony Gordon and Nick Woltemade.