Newcastle United return to Premier League action after their Champions League pilgrimage to AC Milan in midweek.
Having gone up against one of Europe’s most successful clubs in one of the world’s most iconic stadiums, the Magpies must quickly re-focus on the league as they face newly-promoted Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
And it’s an opportunity for Eddie Howe’s side to claim back-to-back league wins. Callum Wilson’s winner from the penalty spot against Brentford last weekend ended a run of three straight defeats. The aim now for Newcastle is to march up the table.
The Blades are still awaiting their first Premier League victory of the season. They led 1-0 against Tottenham Hotspur last Saturday but conceded two goals during injury time.
Here’s how Newcastle are predicted to line-up:
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1. GK: Nick Pope
Made nine saves in total against Milan to record a second consecutive clean sheet for the first time in January.
2. RB: Kieran Trippier
A top class performance from Trippier in Milan as he used his experience to help United claim a point.
3. CB: Fabian Schar
The Swiss international has been a regular in the starting XI even since Howe walked through the door.
4. CB: Sven Botman
Missed the Brighton defeat through injury but his return has coincided with back-to-back clean sheets.