The Magpies are yet to taste victory against Leeds since their return to the top-flight in 2020.
Three games have yielded just one point for Newcastle, coming in their 1-1 draw at St James’s Park in mid-September.
Much like last weekend, Allan Saint-Maximin was the scorer for Newcastle on that occasion and we are predicting another start for the Frenchman this weekend.
But with no new recruitments through the door at St James’s Park just yet, who else might Eddie Howe choose to line-up against Marcelo Bielsa’s side on Saturday?
Here, we take you through our predicted Newcastle United starting line-up, in which we’re forecasting a formation change that may help to combat some of Leeds’ biggest strengths.
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5. CB: Paul Dummett
It was a very welcome sight to see Dummett back in action for Newcastle after spending months on the sidelines. The popular belief is that a left centre-back role is Dummett’s best position and that he is one of Newcastle’s most solid and consistent defenders. Photo: Stu Forster
6. LWB: Jamal Lewis
Although Lewis made his return to first-team training just last week, his performances for the Magpies before picking up injury away at Liverpool were so impressive that many would like to see the full-back return to the side as soon as possible. Photo: Stu Forster
7. CM: Joelinton
Saturday saw yet another impressive performance in midfield from the Brazilian. Newcastle will be coming up against a high-intensity Leeds United side this weekend and will need Joelinton to be in top-form in the middle of the park. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
8. CM: Jonjo Shelvey
Whilst there is a risk that Newcastle’s midfield may get overrun by Leeds on Saturday, Shelvey’s creativity could be a useful weapon in helping the Magpies to create chances against their opponents. Photo: Stu Forster