Could do little about the opener but did well to deny Jimenez from grabbing a second shortly after. Got a good hand to Emile Smith-Rowe's effort but should have done better to keep it out. Made a good save to deny Adama Traore from a tight angle in the first half. Made an excellent save in the second half to deny Alex Iwobi from close range. placeholder image
Could do little about the opener but did well to deny Jimenez from grabbing a second shortly after. Got a good hand to Emile Smith-Rowe's effort but should have done better to keep it out. Made a good save to deny Adama Traore from a tight angle in the first half. Made an excellent save in the second half to deny Alex Iwobi from close range. | Getty Images

Eddie Howe’s predicted Newcastle United XI v Fulham with major Alexander Isak & Sandro Tonali calls - gallery

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By Joe Buck

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Published 19th Sep 2024, 18:00 GMT

Eddie Howe’s side face Fulham on Saturday afternoon and Newcastle United’s head coach faces a number of selection dilemmas.

Newcastle United’s win over Wolves on Sunday lifted them to third in the Premier League table. They head to Craven Cottage this weekend knowing that a win would see them end the day top of the table before Manchester City host Arsenal on Sunday.

Howe’s side may not have hit top gear in terms of performance levels this season, but they continue to pick up results and head to the capital with confidence of preserving their unbeaten start to the campaign at a ground where they have had tremendous recent success. Newcastle United have won on each of their last five visits to Craven Cottage, including twice last season in both the FA Cup and Premier League.

Marco Silva’s side were denied three points by a very late West Ham equaliser last weekend and currently sit 12th in the Premier League table. They were defeated by Preston North End in the Carabao Cup in a dramatic penalty shootout earlier this week, however.

Here, we take a look at the starting XI that Howe could name for Newcastle United’s clash with Fulham. Do you agree with our picks? Follow us on our social media channels and let us know your thoughts there.

The cross for the opening goal came down his side. Had a shot blocked at the back post but was offside. Made a couple of important challenges and showed some good composure under pressure. Unlucky to be withdrawn at half-time having been one of Newcastle's better first half performers.

5. Lloyd Kelly - 6

The cross for the opening goal came down his side. Had a shot blocked at the back post but was offside. Made a couple of important challenges and showed some good composure under pressure. Unlucky to be withdrawn at half-time having been one of Newcastle's better first half performers. | Getty Images

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Failed to stamp any authority on the midfield early on as Fulham dominated. Loose with his passing and well off his usual high standards in the middle of the park. Blasted an effort over and gave the ball under way under pressure to gift Fulham a third.

6. Bruno Guimaraes - 4

Failed to stamp any authority on the midfield early on as Fulham dominated. Loose with his passing and well off his usual high standards in the middle of the park. Blasted an effort over and gave the ball under way under pressure to gift Fulham a third. | Getty Images

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Handed his first league start of the season. Tried to get forward and link play up but left Newcastle exposed defensively.

7. Joe Willock - 4

Handed his first league start of the season. Tried to get forward and link play up but left Newcastle exposed defensively. | Getty Images

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Found the net early on but was denied by the offside flag. Fulham opened the scoring moments later. Made a good challenge to deny Jimenez from making it 3-0. Grew into the game more in the second half but a largely lacklustre display from the Brazilian.

8. Joelinton - 5

Found the net early on but was denied by the offside flag. Fulham opened the scoring moments later. Made a good challenge to deny Jimenez from making it 3-0. Grew into the game more in the second half but a largely lacklustre display from the Brazilian. | Carl Recine

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