Newcastle United host Leeds United on Wednesday night eyeing a third straight Premier League win for the first time this season.
Back-to-back wins over Burnley and Crystal Palace have seen the Magpies climb to ninth in the Premier League table, just two points behind fifth-place Chelsea.
Eddie Howe’s side were held to a goalless draw away to Leeds in August and they too visit the North East in strong form, having gone seven games unbeaten to put themselves eight points above the relegation zone.
Here’s how Newcastle are predicted to line-up against Leeds:
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2. GK: Nick Pope
It hasn’t taken long for Pope to reclaim his number one jersey from Aaron Ramsdale after returning from a month out with a groin injury. | Getty Images
3. RB: Lewis Miley
Yes he’s still a midfielder but as a right-back, Miley is undroppable at the moment. | Getty Images
4. CB: Malick Thiaw
Thiaw has appeared in every matchday squad since joining from AC Milan in the summer, starting the last 24 matches. | Getty Images