Eddie Howe's predicted Newcastle United XI to face Leeds United - photo gallery
The Magpies defeated Leicester City in their last outing, blowing away their opponents with a faultless opening half an hour at the King Power Stadium.
That win moved Eddie Howe’s side into 2nd place as they aim to sign off a brilliant 2022 in style in front of their own supporters.
Only Cambridge United and Liverpool have defeated Newcastle at home this calendar year with the Magpies still unbeaten at home this campaign.
But will Howe rotate his side for the clash with Leeds? Or will he stick to his tried and tested starting XI?
Here, we take a look at the Newcastle United starting XI that Howe could name to face Leeds United on Saturday.
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1. GK: Nick Pope
Pope secured yet another clean sheet at the King Power Stadium and would keep his fifth in a row in all competitions with another shutout against Leeds. Photo: Stu Forster
2. RB: Kieran Trippier
Trippier was once again superb in his last outing and will be wanting to impress again at St James’s Park. Photo: Nathan Stirk
3. CB: Fabian Schar
Schar was probably one of Newcastle’s understated players on Boxing Day and in truth was rarely threatened by a blunt Leicester City attack. Photo: Julian Finney
4. CB: Sven Botman
Botman is going from strength to strength at Newcastle and is still yet to taste defeat as a Magpies player. Photo: Stu Forster