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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9. Miguel Almiron
The slightly deeper midfield role doesn't suit Almiron anywhere near as much as the more advanced false nine berth. But with four points from six and playing against a side who play with width, a switch of formation is unlikely. Photo: Stu Forster
It's time. The enigmatic Frenchman needs to slot back in for United and it looks to be up top where he will find a home in this system. A goal and assist last time out, he was the Magpies' match-winner. Photo: Stu Forster
Big call but another who might well come back into the side. Looked a little hesitant when he came off the bench at Turf Moor but will be raring to go with another week under his belt. Photo: Clive Brunskill