Pope’s penalty save looked to have changed the game at Elland Road - but he could do very little about Leeds’ late equaliser. Pope has kept just one clean sheet since January - making that two tomorrow night would be a huge boost for the Magpies’ Champions League hunt.placeholder image
Pope’s penalty save looked to have changed the game at Elland Road - but he could do very little about Leeds’ late equaliser. Pope has kept just one clean sheet since January - making that two tomorrow night would be a huge boost for the Magpies’ Champions League hunt. | Getty Images

Newcastle United injury blow as Eddie Howe confirms starting XI – photo gallery

Miles Starforth
By Miles Starforth

Newcastle United writer

Published 18th May 2023, 18:49 GMT

Eddie Howe has confirmed his Newcastle United starting XI.

Eddie Howe has named an unchanged Newcastle United team for tonight's home game against Brighton and Hove Albion.

Howe is without winger Jacob Murphy, who was an unused substitute last weekend because of a "sore groin".

Midfielder Sean Longstaff remains sidelined with the foot injury in suffered against Everton at Goodison Park late last moth.

Howe has named 17-year-old midfielder Lewis Miley on the bench.

Here is the team...

Burn faces his former club for the third time since leaving the Amex Stadium to join Newcastle in January last year.

5. LB: Dan Burn

Burn faces his former club for the third time since leaving the Amex Stadium to join Newcastle in January last year. | Getty Images

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Brighton’s midfield will attempt to dominate proceedings and Joelinton’s physicality will be needed to disrupt their plans.

6. CM: Joelinton

Brighton’s midfield will attempt to dominate proceedings and Joelinton’s physicality will be needed to disrupt their plans. | Getty Images

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Every supporter will be hoping that Guimaraes can step up when needed and deliver a trademark performance in United’s time of need.

7. CM: Bruno Guimaraes

Every supporter will be hoping that Guimaraes can step up when needed and deliver a trademark performance in United’s time of need. | Getty Images

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Willock’s athleticism and versatility is a great asset to this squad and the way Howe sets up his teams.

8. CM: Joe Willock

Willock’s athleticism and versatility is a great asset to this squad and the way Howe sets up his teams. | Getty Images

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