Newcastle United predicted starting XI against Fulham. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)Newcastle United predicted starting XI against Fulham. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Newcastle United predicted starting XI against Fulham. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

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Newcastle United’s predicted starting XI to face Fulham at St James’ Park.

Newcastle United return to Premier League action when they host Fulham at St James’ Park this afternoon (kick-off 2pm).

Eddie Howe’s side are riding high after reaching the semi-finals of the League Cup for the first time since 1976 via a 2-0 win against Leicester City on Tuesday.

The Magpies will face Southampton over two legs in the next round, but Howe is refusing to think about the Carabao Cup - insisting the focus is fully on Fulham.

“Tough game but we’re just pleased to be in it.” Howe said.”A two-legged semi-final, we’re looking forward to that. It’s on the horizon for us, it’s given us a lot of positivity, and hopefully the whole club and supporters as well.

“But at the moment, our focus is on the Premier League.”

So, what about Fulham?

Howe said: "They’re very much in good form. I think Marco’s done a very, very good job with the team. I’m very impressed with the style of play. They’re not getting results by anything other than (being) a very cohesive team unit, playing a lot of really good football.

“Tactically, they’re very interesting, and they’ve got players in form so they’re a dangerous opponent from our perspective. I think it will be a good test of our defensive capabilities, with two very good teams - and form teams - going at it."

Here’s the Newcastle United starting XI we’re predicting Howe to name:

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