Nineteenth-placed Newcastle United take on top of the Premier League Chelsea today looking to secure their first win of the 2021/22 season at the 11th attempt, tenth in the top flight.
Graeme Jones again takes charge of the Magpies, following on from his side’s 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace – and here’s who our writer Liam Kennedy thinks should be in the Magpies’ starting XI. With some interesting changes...
5. CENTRE-BACK: Ciaran Clark
Ciaran Clark of Newcastle United heads above James McArthur of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Newcastle United at Selhurst Park on October 23, 2021 in London, England. Photo: Julian Finney
6. LEFT WING-BACK: Jamal Lewis
Jamal Lewis of Newcastle United arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Leeds United at St. James Park on September 17, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Photo: Ian MacNicol
7. CENTRE MIDFIELD: Sean Longstaff
Sean Longstaff of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United at Molineux on October 02, 2021 in Wolverhampton, England. Photo: Catherine Ivill
8. CENTRE MIDFIELD: Joe Willock
Joe Willock of Newcastle United reacts during the Premier League match between Watford and Newcastle United at Vicarage Road on September 25, 2021 in Watford, England. Photo: Stephen Pond