Pope’s penalty save looked to have changed the game at Elland Road - but he could do very little about Leeds’ late equaliser. Pope has kept just one clean sheet since January - making that two tomorrow night would be a huge boost for the Magpies’ Champions League hunt.placeholder image
Pope’s penalty save looked to have changed the game at Elland Road - but he could do very little about Leeds’ late equaliser. Pope has kept just one clean sheet since January - making that two tomorrow night would be a huge boost for the Magpies’ Champions League hunt. | Getty Images

Newcastle United v Brighton: Eddie Howe to make major call from Leeds United match - predicted XI gallery

Joe Buck
By Joe Buck

Video and Social reporter

Published 17th May 2023, 19:00 GMT
Updated 18th May 2023, 12:56 GMT

Newcastle United face Brighton at St James’ Park on Thursday (7:30pm kick-off) in a huge match as both teams strive for Champions League qualification.

A win for either side would greatly boost their chances of finishing in the top-four, whilst defeat would hand their rivals the advantage in a very tight battle for Champions League qualification.

Eddie Howe’s side come into the game on the back of a draw at Elland Road last weekend, whilst the visitors come to Tyneside full of confidence having defeated title-chasing Arsenal 3-0.

Here, we take a look at the starting line-up that Howe could name for the clash with Brighton.

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Burn faces his former club for the third time since leaving the Amex Stadium to join Newcastle in January last year.

5. LB: Dan Burn

Burn faces his former club for the third time since leaving the Amex Stadium to join Newcastle in January last year. | Getty Images

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Brighton’s midfield will attempt to dominate proceedings and Joelinton’s physicality will be needed to disrupt their plans.

6. CM: Joelinton

Brighton’s midfield will attempt to dominate proceedings and Joelinton’s physicality will be needed to disrupt their plans. | Getty Images

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Every supporter will be hoping that Guimaraes can step up when needed and deliver a trademark performance in United’s time of need.

7. CM: Bruno Guimaraes

Every supporter will be hoping that Guimaraes can step up when needed and deliver a trademark performance in United’s time of need. | Getty Images

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Willock’s athleticism and versatility is a great asset to this squad and the way Howe sets up his teams.

8. CM: Joe Willock

Willock’s athleticism and versatility is a great asset to this squad and the way Howe sets up his teams. | Getty Images

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