Newcastle United predicted starting XI for their Premier League clash against Arsenal at St James’ Park.
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe has a number of selection dilemmas heading into Sunday’s Premier League clash against Arsenal.
Howe has made seven changes to his starting XI for the last two games, first drawing at AFC Bournemouth last Sunday before beating Bradford City 4-1 in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.
United face Belgian side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in the Champions League on Wednesday, but the visit of the Gunners is likely to see Howe revert to a full-strength line-up.
Previewing the game, Howe said: “I think it’s always been competitive against Arsenal in the games that I’ve been here and there has been an edge to those games because I think both teams are desperate to win.
“Yeah, we sort of encourage that.I think the more competitive we are, the better we play. So certainly we need to bring that side of our game.”
Here’s how Newcastle are predicted to line-up:
Didn’t play in midweek but has kept four clean sheets in five Premier League matches so far this season.
Kieran Trippier
Trippier’s experience may just give him the edge over his positional rivals against Arsenal.
Malick Thiaw
Played the full 90 minutes against Bradford City and looked composed throughout. With Fabian Schar still out, he has another golden opportunity to impress again.
Sven Botman
Botman was superb in this role against the Gunners in the Carabao Cup last season. A similar performance will be very welcome this weekend
Dan Burn
Was rested in midweek after playing in every game this season leading up to that. Will need to be physical against Viktor Gyokeres.
Tino Livramento
Livramento will need to be at his best to repel the threats of Bukayo Saka, but the former Southampton man has shown he has the capabilities to do just that.
Bruno Guimaraes
Guimaraes enjoyed a rest last weekend and will be back to lead his team out at St James’ Park. He loves a game against Arsenal.
Sandro Tonali
Tonali will want to deliver a typical all energy performance against the Gunners. The Italian played a crucial role in their two Carabao Cup wins over the Gunners last season.
Jacob Murphy
Murphy has been an assist machine in the last twelve months or so and will want to register another this weekend after being rested against Bradford.
Nick Woltemade
Woltemade has shown promise in his link up play but was isolated last weekend. He will be desperate to have more support around him on Sunday.
Anthony Gordon
Gordon enjoyed a very solid match in midweek but will be disappointed not to get on the scoresheet. He has netted previously in this fixture, including in February’s Carabao Cup semi-final.
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