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

Joe Buck
By Joe Buck

Video and Social reporter

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.

On for Willock 46: Made an instant impact with an assist for Barnes moments after coming on. Had a couple of heavy touches to concede possession after that.

13. Jacob Murphy - 6

On for Willock 46: Made an instant impact with an assist for Barnes moments after coming on. Had a couple of heavy touches to concede possession after that. | Getty Images

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On for Trippier 74: Brought some energy as Newcastle pushed for an equaliser.

14. Tino Livramento - 6

On for Trippier 74: Brought some energy as Newcastle pushed for an equaliser. | Getty Images

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On for Joelinton 74: Arguably should have started the match and raised the quality in Newcastle's midfield despite being unable to help the side get back into the game.

15. Sandro Tonali - 6

On for Joelinton 74: Arguably should have started the match and raised the quality in Newcastle's midfield despite being unable to help the side get back into the game. | Getty Images

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On for Gordon 83: Handed his competitive debut but couldn't help Newcastle get back into the game.

16. Will Osula - n/a

On for Gordon 83: Handed his competitive debut but couldn't help Newcastle get back into the game. | Getty Images

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