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...
9. CENTRE-MIDFIELD: Miguel Almiron
Miguel Almiron and Joelinton (R) of Newcastle United warm up prior to the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Newcastle United at Selhurst Park on October 23, 2021 in London, England. Photo: Julian Finney
10. FORWARD: Allan Saint-Maximin
Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace evades the challenge of Allan Saint-Maximin of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Newcastle United at Selhurst Park on October 23, 2021 in London, England. Photo: Julian Finney
11. FORWARD: Callum Wilson
Callum Wilson of Newcastle United battles for possession with Mohammed Salisu of Southampton during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Southampton at St. James Park on August 28, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Photo: George Wood