Newcastle United’s expected starting XI vs Brentford - with key trio surprisingly left out

Newcastle United’s expected starting XI to face Brentford at St James’ Park.

Published 7th Oct 2022, 16:36 BST

Updated 8th Oct 2022, 09:15 BST

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)

Newcastle United are set to welcome back Allan Saint-Maximin to the matchday squad against Brentford - but will he start?

The Magpies host Brentford with the opportunity to make it back-to-back Premier League wins following last weekend’s 4-1 win at Fulham.

With Joelinton also returning and Matt Targett fully back up and running after illness, those are just three changes Eddie Howe could be tempted to make.

That said, on the other hand, the Magpies head coach may decide to stick with the team that beat 10-man Fulham so emphatically.

Here’s how the Newcastle starting XI NewcastleWorld expects Howe to name:

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