Newcastle United's predicted starting XI at Leeds United - featuring one change and a system tweak
Newcastle United take on Leeds United in another huge Premier League clash.
Eddie Howe’s side are looking to bounce back from the disappointing home draw with Watford and clinch only their second win of the campaign at Elland Road.
Any victory will boost the club’s survival hopes, and restore a bit of optimism and positivity ahead of a big week in the transfer window.
Who will Howe turn to in his line-up?
Here, our writer Jordan Cronin predicts the starting XI Howe will name – featuring one change and a system tweak:
Any victory will boost the club’s survival hopes, and restore a bit of optimism and positivity ahead of a big week in the transfer window.
5. CB: Paul Dummett
Came through his first 90 minutes of the season against Watford following a calf injury. A solid, steady and underrated performer in United's backline. (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images) Photo: Charlotte Tattersall
6. LWB: Jamal Lewis
Lewis was back on the bench against Watford after returning from a hamstring injury, sustained against Liverpool in December. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
7. CM: Sean Longstaff
Longstaff has been much improved in his last two Premier League games against Manchester United and Watford. Now, with Rafa Benitez gone at Everton, Longstaff can focus on earning a new deal at his boyhood club. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
8. CM: Jonjo Shelvey
Although Shelvey's critics went silent when Eddie Howe arrived, some are beginning to return. Still, Shelvey has traits no other NUFC midfielder possesses. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster