A general view of the stadium ahead of the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Aston Villa at The London Stadium, in east London on July 26, 2020.A general view of the stadium ahead of the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Aston Villa at The London Stadium, in east London on July 26, 2020.
A general view of the stadium ahead of the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Aston Villa at The London Stadium, in east London on July 26, 2020.

Liam Kennedy's Newcastle United XI for Magpies' Premier League opener at West Ham

There is so much that is unknown about Newcastle United heading into the new Premier League season.

Four new outfield players, how will they bed in? Takeover uncertainty, will it have an impact? Friendly losses, will the form continue? Behind-closed-doors summer, what shape are United actually in?

After the quite remarkable summer that was, our Newcastle United writer Liam Kennedy plays the role of manager and picks his starting XI for the season-opener at West Ham United tomorrow night (kick-off 8pm).