Newcastle United face Everton on Wednesday evening and the Magpies have a great chance to leapfrog Manchester United with a win here as the Red Devils face Tottenham.
Newcastle are unbeaten at St James’ Park so far this season, so they come into this one as firm favourites, but despite being largely tipped to struggle this season, Everton have proven to be no pushovers this term.
Indeed, the Toffees have conceded just 11 goals in 10 league games so far this season and have picked up some very decent results along the way including a draw against Liverpool at Goodison.
Despite Everton’s decent form, the Magpies will fancy their chances of getting a win here, and with that in mind, we’ve had a go at predicting the Tyneside club’s starting XI for this one.
We think that Eddie Howe will make three changes to the team that drew 0-0 with Manchester United at the weekend.
Despite keeping a clean sheet at the weekend, we’re thinking there may be some rotation in the defence as Matt Targett comes in for Dan Burn.
Fabian Schar keeps his place despite being taken off with a knock at the weekend after confirming he’ll be fit to play this one.
Meanwhile, Joe Willock comes into the midfield, taking Sean Longstaff’s place, while Ryan Fraser replaces Jacob Murphy in the attack as Howe looks to avoid any more fatigue and injuries in his already depleted forward line.
The Magpies’ attack is far from full strength as Alexander Isak and Allan Saint-Maximin continue to recover from injury, but with Callum Wilson and Miguel Almiron on top form, United should have enough about them going forward to break down this sturdy Everton backline.
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