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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The Paraguayan will be hoping to add to his season tally of 11 goals against the Seagulls.

9. RW: Miguel Almiron

The Paraguayan will be hoping to add to his season tally of 11 goals against the Seagulls. | Getty Images

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Wilson is simply in too good goalscoring form to be dropped at the minute. With just four days since the game at Elland Road, Wilson may be rotated from the off to protect his body, or he could start and be replaced by Alexander Isak as the game progresses.

10. ST: Callum Wilson

Wilson is simply in too good goalscoring form to be dropped at the minute. With just four days since the game at Elland Road, Wilson may be rotated from the off to protect his body, or he could start and be replaced by Alexander Isak as the game progresses. | Getty Images

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Keeps his place in the side as he looks to end a run of four games without a goal.

11. LW: Alexander Isak

Keeps his place in the side as he looks to end a run of four games without a goal. Photo: Stu Forster

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