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Newcastle United are aiming for their seventh Premier League home win in a row when they host Marco Silva’s Fulham on Saturday afternoon.
Although they have suffered three defeats in a row in all competitions and face a Fulham side that have scored ten times in their last two league outings, the Magpies will be confident of securing victory and keeping the pressure on the teams aiming to finish in a European spot around them.
However, as always, Eddie Howe will have a couple of selection dilemmas to consider and will have to contend with the absence of Kieran Trippier through suspension.
Here, we take a look at the starting XI that Howe could name for the clash with Fulham on Saturday:
5. LB: Dan Burn
Back in the starting line-up after a spell on the sidelines. | Getty Images
6. CM: Sean Longstaff
Lewis Miley has done very little wrong during his time in the first-team but Longstaff’s return to fitness may see the teenager drop out of the starting XI. | Getty Images
7. CM: Bruno Guimaraes
Guimaraes was excellent in the first-half against AC Milan but struggled to impact the game in the second-half. His class in midfield will be required against some dangerous opponents this weekend. | Getty Images
8. CM: Joelinton
Joelinton’s brilliant performance in midweek was capped off by his first ever Champions League goal. He was superb against AC Milan and will be hoping to continue that form into the weekend. | AFP via Getty Images