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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:
9. CM: Joelinton
Back in the side against Burnley and Crystal Palace, the Brazilian has made a big difference to the midfield. | Getty Images
10. RW: Harvey Barnes (in for Jacob Murphy)
Jacob Murphy is an injury doubt and Howe has openly admitted that Anthony Gordon doesn’t like playing on the right, so Barnes it is. | Getty Images
11. LW: Anthony Gordon
Gordon has to start justifying his selection on the left wing. Hasn’t registered a Premier League goal from open play in almost 12 months. | Getty Images
12. ST: Nick Woltemade (in for Yoane Wissa)
It’d be a surprise to see Wissa play three games in eight days. Woltemade scored a brace on his last St James’ Park start. | Getty Images