How Newcastle could line up in Premier League clash vs Fulham (4-3-3) | OneFootball

Newcastle United will be looking to build on their European momentum when they welcome Fulham to St. James’ Park for Saturday afternoon’s mouth-watering Premier League encounter.

The Magpies secured a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Benfica in midweek, courtesy of a first-half goal from Anthony Gordon and a second-half brace from Harvey Barnes.

Eddie Howe will hope his side can carry that momentum into the Premier League as Newcastle bid for back-to-back victories in all competitions.

Newcastle have had a rough start to the season after winning just two of their opening eight games.

They sit 15th in the Premier League and will hope their resounding midweek victory sparks a resurgence that shoots them up the table.

How Newcastle could line up

Newcastle are hovering dangerously above the drop zone, and Howe knows his side cannot afford another slip-up, having won just one of their last four Premier League games (D1, L2).

Saturday’s outing is effectively a must-win, and Howe must figure out a formula to get all three points without several key players.

Howe is also expected to make three changes from the side that beat Benfica in midweek. While Nick Pope will retain his place between the sticks, there should be changes across the rest of the team.

Fabian Schar will replace Malick Thiaw in defence, with Sven Botman, Kieran Trippier and Dan Burn completing the back four.

Full-back duo Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall have returned to training but still need to build up match fitness before marking their comeback, which rules them out of Saturday’s outing.

Joelinton should come in for Jacob Ramsey in midfield, with Bruno Guimaraes and Lewis Miley retaining their places. Sandro Tonali could replace the latter if he passes a late fitness test.

The only change from the front three should come on the right flank, with Barnes rewarded for his goalscoring exploits in midweek.

The £39 million forward will likely line up alongside Anthony Gordon and Nick Woltemade.