Newcastle United team news: Eddie Howe makes big Bruno Guimaraes call against Tottenham Hotspur

Eddie Howe has named his Newcastle United team for this afternoon’s Premier League clash at Tottenham Hotspur.
Liam Kennedy
By Liam Kennedy
Published 3rd Apr 2022, 15:33 BST
Anthony Gordon of Everton reacts after being challenged by Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Everton and Newcastle United at Goodison Park on March 17, 2022 in Liverpool, England.Anthony Gordon of Everton reacts after being challenged by Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Everton and Newcastle United at Goodison Park on March 17, 2022 in Liverpool, England.
Anthony Gordon of Everton reacts after being challenged by Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Everton and Newcastle United at Goodison Park on March 17, 2022 in Liverpool, England.

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe has named his Magpies starting XI at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - and he’s made THREE changes from the side beaten by Everton.

In come Allan Saint-Maximin, Javier Manquillo and Jonjo Shelvey, with the trio of Bruno Guimaraes, Miguel Almiron and Emil Krafth dropping out the side.

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While Krafth and Bruno drop to the bench, Almiron does not feature, after his return from Paraguay duty.

A general view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 03, 2022 in London, England.A general view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 03, 2022 in London, England.
A general view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 03, 2022 in London, England.

Newcastle United starting XI: Martin Dubravka; Javier Manquillo, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn, Matt Targett; Jonjo Shelvey, Joelinton, Joe Willock; Allan Saint-Maximin, Ryan Fraser, Chris Wood.

NUFC substitutes: Karl Darlow, Paul Dummett, Jamaal Lascelles, Matt Ritchie, Emil Krafth, Jacob Murphy, Dwight Gayle, Sean Longstaff, Bruno Guimaraes.

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