Jacob Ramsey & Anthony Elanga start? Eddie Howe makes 3 changes to Newcastle United XI v Burnley - predicted
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Newcastle United latest news: Eddie Howe could make a number of changes to his starting XI for the Premier League clash against Burnley on Saturday (3pm kick-off).
Eddie Howe’s side came through their draw with Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday night relatively unscathed, although they will be sweating on the fitness of Sandro Tonali when they welcome Burnley to St James’ Park on Saturday afternoon.
Scott Parker’s side head to Tyneside sat second-bottom of the Premier League table following their defeat against Crystal Palace on Wednesday night - their fifth successive loss. Newcastle United have not lost at home to the Clarets in the Premier League era and have won four of their last six meetings with Burnley on Tyneside.
With a huge fortnight of football to come following Saturday’s game, including Champions League, Carabao Cup and league games against Sunderland and Chelsea, three points on home turf against Parker’s side is imperative if the Magpies want to have a December to remember.
Here, we take a look at the Newcastle United starting XI that Howe could name for Saturday’s clash with Burnley. Do you agree with our picks? Follow us on our social media channels and let us know your thoughts there.
Newcastle United predicted XI v Burnley
Aaron Ramsdale
Ramsdale may feel he could have done more to prevent Spurs’ late equaliser on Tuesday night in a match he had very little to do in overall. Securing a first Premier League clean sheet this weekend would be a huge boost for the former Arsenal man.
Tino Livramento
Livramento’s minutes will be managed in the coming weeks, but his influence on the team and how they play when he’s in it means he simply has to start this weekend.
Malick Thiaw
Thiaw continues to impress at centre-back and will be in the team for as long as his performances stay at such a high level.
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Dan Burn
Burn may not have been at his best in recent weeks, but it’s highly likely that he will once again partner Thiaw in defence.
Lewis Hall
Hall was brilliant against Mohamed Kudus during the first 45 minutes on Tuesday night, although his influence faded as the game went on. Hopefully he can be back to his best on Saturday.
Bruno Guimaraes
Guimaraes was given a rest on Tuesday night, but starred once he was introduced to the game at half-time. The Brazilian was superb and almost dragged his team to victory.
Lewis Miley
If Sandro Tonali is not risked, then Miley could again be handed a chance to impress. He has been very good in recent weeks and will be keen on continuing that form this weekend.
Jacob Ramsey
Howe may feel this is the perfect time to hand Ramsey a chance to impress from the off with games coming thick-and-fast.
Anthony Elanga
Will Saturday be the day Elanga finally registers a goal for Newcastle United? It seems to be the perfect game for the Swedish international to do so against an out-of-form Burnley side.
Nick Woltemade
With Yoane Wissa edging closer to a return, Woltemade will want to impress up-front and grab himself another goal or two this weekend.
Anthony Gordon
Gordon and Harvey Barnes will both battle it out for a starting spot in Howe’s side - it could be Gordon that is given the nod this weekend.