Liam Kennedy's Newcastle United starting XI: The team Graeme Jones SHOULD pick at Crystal Palace
A win. Three points by any means necessary.
By Liam Kennedy
Published 23rd Oct 2021, 07:00 BST
Nineteenth-placed Newcastle United head to Selhurst Park to take on Crystal Palace today looking to secure their first win of the 2021/22 season at the tenth attempt, ninth in the Premier League.
And they do so without Steve Bruce in the dugout for the first time in 27 months.
Graeme Jones takes charge of the side in South London – and here’s who our writer Liam Kennedy thinks should be in the starting XI.
Graeme Jones takes charge of the side in South London – and here’s who our writer Liam Kennedy thinks should be in the starting XI.
5. CENTRE BACK: Fabian Schar
Jacob Ramsey of Aston Villa is tackled by Fabian Schar of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Newcastle United at Villa Park on August 21, 2021 in Birmingham, England. Photo: Ryan Pierse
6. RIGHT SIDE: Ryan Fraser
Ryan Fraser of Newcastle United looks on during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and West Ham United at St. James Park on August 15, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Photo: George Wood
7. LEFT SIDE: Matt Ritchie
Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur is challenged by Matt Ritchie of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur at St. James Park on October 17, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Photo: Getty Images
8. CENTRE MIDFIELD: Joe Willock
Joe Willock of Newcastle United warms up prior to the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United at Molineux on October 02, 2021 in Wolverhampton, England. Photo: Catherine Ivill