Liam Kennedy's Newcastle United starting XI against West Ham United – with THREE big changes
Newcastle United’s four points from their last two games has helped them open up a six-point gap to themselves and the Premier League bottom three – and West Ham’s visit to St James’ Park is another opportunity to stride towards safety.
By Liam Kennedy
Published 17th Apr 2021, 08:00 BST
An Allan Saint-Maximin-inspired win at Burnley on Sunday came just seven days after rescuing a late point against Tottenham Hotspur. Can the Magpies do it again?
Here’s the team our writer Liam Kennedy would select at SJP for the visit of David Moyes & Co...
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5. Paul Dummett
Defenders are short in number at United and while Dummett's form has dipped since the switch to a three/five-man backline he is one of the best options still fit and available. Photo: Clive Rose
Has brought a real competitive energy back to the United side - and to be honest it is something they didn't know they missed. Has been a revelation in the left wing-back role. Has defensive issues but more than makes up for those shortcomings. Photo: Stu Forster
I'd select the elder of the Longstaff brothers in pivot of the midfield. It doesn't necessarily suit him but Rafa Benitez used the player there and he can do a job there. Jonjo Shelvey misses out. Photo: Stu Forster
Comes in for Shelvey. Has more legs than anyone in the United midfield pack and has shown his eye for a goal. Was brought in to make a difference in the Magpies middle but finds himself, rather unfortunately, on the bench. Photo: Stu Forster