Newcastle United expected starting XI vs Crystal Palace: One change plus Alexander Isak call

Newcastle United return to home comforts against Crystal Palace this afternoon after three consecutive away games.

The Magpies return to St James’ Park just days after suffering a heartbreaking last-gasp defeat at Liverpool on Wednesday night.

United took the lead through club-record signing Alexander Isak on his debut but a goal from Roberto Firmino and Fabio Carvalho’s 98th-minute flipped the game on its head.

Eddie Howe’s side will look to bounce back from that disappointment immediately by maintaining their impressive home form.

“We’re delighted to be back in front of our own supporters,” Howe said during his pre-match press conference.

“The away games do test you in different ways and with three in quick succession, physically the players have done very well.

“ Our physical performance against Liverpool was excellent and it needed to be to be competitive in the game.

“The big challenge for us is we need to get back to that level two days later, which is a challenge but one that we’ve done before.

“That’s going to be crucial in this game.”

Isak picked up a dead leg during the defeat on Merseyside but should be OK to feature. Meanwhile, Bruno Guimaraes and Allan Saint-Maximin are close to a return, but time will time if that is in time for Palace.

Here’s the Newcastle starting XI NewcastleWorld expects Howe to name:

GK: Nick Pope

Felt dizzy during the early stages at Anfield but was able to continue and put in another impressive display.

RB: Kieran Trippier

Scored a remarkable free-kick on his last St James’ Park appearance. His leadership, quality and experience is vital.

CB: Fabian Schar (in for Jamaal Lascelles)

Schar was an unused substitute against Liverpool on Wednesday after carrying a minor injury.

CB: Dan Burn

Howe said it was a straight choice between Burn and Botman to start against Liverpool, and for large parts, Burn didn’t put a foot wrong.

LB: Matt Targett

Made his first Premier League start since the opening day of the campaign at Liverpool after a short spell on the sidelines.

CM: Sean Longstaff

Grabbed a really clever assist at Liverpool last time out. Battled well from his sitting midfield role.

CM: Joe Willock

Brings plenty of energy and direct running to United’s midfield.

CM: Joelinton

Joelinton has played every minute of Newcastle’s Premier League season so far.

RW: Miguel Almiron

His workrate is often unmarked and started to cause teams problems in recent weeks.

LW: Ryan Fraser

Ran himself into the ground at Liverpool on his first Premier League start of the season.

ST: Alexander Isak

For those supporters who weren’t at Anfield in midweek, this will be their first chance to see their new centre-forward in the flesh.