Eddie Howe to make ONE change from Newcastle’s late victory over Leicester City when they face Crystal Palace in our predicted XI
Newcastle could make it three wins in a row when they face Crystal Palace - is this the side Eddie Howe will select to face the Eagles?
By Joe Buck
Published 20th Apr 2022, 08:00 BST
Updated 20th Apr 2022, 08:16 BST
Back-to-back wins have lifted Newcastle out of any relegation danger and they can now begin to look up the table rather than down.
They may not have been at their best for large periods of the win over Leicester, but it was another solid team performance with few, if any, failing to play their part in the win.
That means Eddie Howe has another few selection headaches to contend with before Wednesday’s game.
Does he stick with the 11 that started against the Foxes? Or will he opt to rotate a winning team with the Magpies having just over 72 hours to recover before the game on Wednesday evening?
Here, we take a look at the Newcastle United team that Eddie Howe could select to face Crystal Palace:
That means Eddie Howe has another few selection headaches to contend with before Wednesday’s game.
5. LB: Matt Targett
Targett put in yet another solid display against Leicester and it was his hard work that released Joe Willock to set up Bruno Guimaraes’ late winner. Photo: Naomi Baker
Willock’s pace and energy caused Leicester problems when he entered the pitch on Sunday and with the Palace game coming just three days after that game, Howe may rotate some of his midfield options. Photo: Ian MacNicol
The Leicester game will be remembered for Bruno’s late winner but his performance throughout the 90 minutes was equally as impressive. He’s the talk of the town at the minute and is probably the first name on Eddie Howe’s team sheet. Photo: George Wood
There may be some rotation from Howe, but one man who seemingly never needs a rest is Joelinton. Hopefully another very energetic performance in the middle of the park is to come from the Brazilian on Wednesday night. Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY