Graeme Jones has been in interim charge of Newcastle for their last two games, picking a 5-3-2 formation that yielded a draw against Crystal Palace but then suffered a 3-0 defeat at home to Chelsea.
Newcastle head to The Amex Stadium on Saturday still in search of their first win of the season, but they could have a new manager in the hot seat.
Former Bournemouth manager Howe is now looking increasingly likely to become Newcastle United’s new manager and his first task could be to oversee Newcastle’s trip to Brighton on Saturday, before having two weeks over the international break to work with his new squad in preparation for their home game against Brentford on November 20.
Here, we take a look at how Newcastle United could line up on Saturday, using Howe’s favoured 4-4-2/4-4-1-1 formation:
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9. LM: Allan Saint-Maximin
The Frenchman has had a quiet few games up-front alongside Callum Wilson recently. Maybe a change of position will allow him to recapture his sensational early season form. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
10. ST: Miguel Almiron
The Paraguayan will probably more likely feature as a no.10 than an orthodox striker and will hope to end a goal drought that stretches back to his brace against Southampton in February. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
11. ST: Callum Wilson
Wilson has now completed back-to-back ninety minutes in his recovery from injury - a great sign that Newcastle’s most important player is slowly getting back to his very best. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) Photo: Julian Finney