How Newcastle could line up in EFL Cup clash vs Tottenham (4-3-3) | OneFootball

Looking to continue their resurgence after a slow start to the season, Newcastle United take on Tottenham Hotspur in the EFL Cup fourth round on Wednesday night.

Newcastle are determined to retain their crown and are no strangers to a tough fixture line-up, considering their run to the title last season.

From the fourth round, the Magpies beat Chelsea, Brentford, and Arsenal, before edging Liverpool in the showpiece event at Wembley Stadium to end their trophy drought.

Newcastle might have to do it the hard way again as they look to defend their crown, but they will fancy their chances against Spurs given their recent record.

The reigning EFL Cup champions have won five of their last six Premier League meetings with Spurs, including the last three in a row.

It’s worth noting that each of those wins predate Thomas Frank’s arrival, and Spurs were 4-0 winners the last time both sides locked horns in the EFL Cup.

How Newcastle could line up

Newcastle head into tonight’s contest on the back of a 2-1 win against Fulham.

Despite looking to make it three wins in a row in all competitions, Howe is expected to make as many as seven changes for Wednesday night’s blockbuster against Tottenham.

Aaron Ramsdale should get a chance to stake a claim for a first-team spot when he takes over goalkeeping duties from first-choice Nick Pope.

Newcastle are dealing with a number of defensive injury issues, which should open the door for Emil Krafth to come into the starting XI.

He’ll likely line up alongside Malick Thiaw, Fabian Schar, and Dan Burn in defence.

Bruno Guimaraes should be handed a breather after his heroics against Fulham over the weekend.

The 27-year-old scored the last-minute winner and should be rewarded with time off as Joelinton, Joe Willock, and Lewis Miley line up in midfield.

Summer signing Anthony Elanga should also return to the XI.

The £55 million winger has struggled to establish himself in the team but should get a chance to prove him self in the frontline, alongside William Osula, and Harvey Barnes.