Is this the Newcastle United starting XI to face Manchester United - with FOUR changes?

Our writer Jordan Cronin has predicted Newcastle United’s starting XI to face Manchester United - and he’s tipping Eddie Howe to make FOUR changes from the 4-0 defeat Manchester City.
Jordan Cronin
By Jordan Cronin
Published 25th Dec 2021, 13:50 BST
Updated 27th Dec 2021, 10:28 BST
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe. Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe.
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe.

GK: Martin Dubravka

Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka organises his defence during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St. James Park on December 19, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka organises his defence during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St. James Park on December 19, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka organises his defence during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St. James Park on December 19, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

RB: Jacob Murphy

Jacob Murphy of Newcastle United is challenged by Bernardo Silva and Rodrigo of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City Jacob Murphy of Newcastle United is challenged by Bernardo Silva and Rodrigo of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City
Jacob Murphy of Newcastle United is challenged by Bernardo Silva and Rodrigo of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City

CB: Fabian Schar (in for Ciaran Clark)

Fabian Schar of Newcastle in action during the pre-season friendly between Burton Albion and Newcastle United at the Pirelli Stadium. Fabian Schar of Newcastle in action during the pre-season friendly between Burton Albion and Newcastle United at the Pirelli Stadium.
Fabian Schar of Newcastle in action during the pre-season friendly between Burton Albion and Newcastle United at the Pirelli Stadium.

CB: Jamaal Lascelles

LB: Matt Ritchie

CM: Jonjo Shelvey (in for Isaac Hayden)

CM: Sean Longstaff (in for Joe Willock)

CM: Joelinton

RW: Allan Saint-Maximin (in for Miguel Almiron)

LW: Ryan Fraser

ST: Callum Wilson

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