Newcastle United host Fulham at St James' Park this Saturday afternoon with some mixed team news now confirmed.
Eddie Howe has made two changes to his side that were beaten by AC Milan in midweek with Sean Longstaff and Dan Burn coming back into the side in place of Lewis Miley and the suspended Kieran Trippier. It marks the pair's first starts since returning from respective ankle and back injuries.
Tino Livramento also swapped sides from left-back to right-back in Trippier's absence. Newcastle did welcome Sven Botman back after almost three months out with a knee injury. The 23-year-old was named on the bench.
Alexander Isak, who came off the bench against Milan, was not part of the squad to face Fulham. It is understood the forward is still nursing a groin issue that previously ruled him out of five matches in October and November.
Newcastle face The Cottagers looking to end a run of three straight defeats in all competitions. Howe has never lost four in a row as The Magpies' head coach.
Newcastle United line-up v Fulham: Dubravka, Livramento, Lascelles, Schar, Burn; Guimaraes, Longstaff, Joelinton; Almiron, Gordon, Wilson
Newcastle subs: Karius, Gillespie, Dummett, Botman, Ritchie, Krafth, Hall, A.Murphy, Miley
9. RW: Miguel Almiron
Almiron has come under a lot of pressure in recent weeks as his goal count dries up. The Paraguayan scored a brace against Fulham last season including a superb volley. | Getty Images
10. ST: Callum Wilson
Wilson completed 90 minutes on Wednesday night and whilst his minutes will need to be managed, he may be asked to lead the line against Fulham. | Getty Images
11. LW: Anthony Gordon
Gordon has been nursing a minor hamstring injury in recent times and wasn’t able to complete the full 90 minutes in midweek but starts this afternoon. | Getty Images
