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Newcastle United are into the Fourth Round of the FA Cup for the first time under Eddie Howe. The Magpies will face Fulham at Craven Cottage after defeating fierce rivals Sunderland in the Third Round.
It will be the fourth time in five domestic cup games this season that Newcastle United will face Premier League opposition having played Chelsea and both Manchester clubs in the Carabao Cup. Howe will likely name a full strength team for the clash against Marco Silva’s side, despite a plethora of injury issues at the club.
But what could Howe’s team for Saturday’s game look like? Here, we take a look at the starting XI that Howe could name for Newcastle United’s FA Cup clash with Fulham:
5. LB: Dan Burn
Lines up against his former club. Scored against them at St James' Park last month. | Getty Images
6. CM: Lewis Miley
Yet more injury problems in midfield may mean Miley is asked to start yet again. Joe Willock’s imminent return could give the teenager a well earned rest in the near future, particularly with a game against Aston Villa to come just days after the trip to Craven Cottage. | Getty Images
7. CM: Bruno Guimaraes
Guimaraes is just one Premier League booking away from a two-game suspension. That tally does not carry over to the FA Cup, however, and Newcastle will be looking to the Brazilian to dictate play against Marco Silva’s side. | AFP via Getty Images
8. CM: Sean Longstaff
Raul Jimenez’s dismissal for catching Longstaff in the face was the catalyst for Newcastle to win the Premier League meeting last month. His energy will be needed in the capital. | Getty Images