Marco Silva’s Fulham are the visitors to Tyneside on Sunday, aiming to secure their first Premier League win against Newcastle in almost nine years. Fulham have been boosted by the news Aleksandar Mitrovic is getting closer to full fitness ahead of a reunion with his former employers.
With both the north London derby and Manchester derby taking place this weekend, Newcastle know a win could be vital in helping to create a gap between themselves and the teams below them.
But what side will Eddie Howe pick to face the Cottagers? Will he stick with the starting XI that secured victory over Leicester City or will he opt to rotate a few of his key players?
Here, we take a look at the starting XI Howe could pick to face Fulham on Sunday.
5. LB: Dan Burn
Burn opened his Newcastle United account in midweek and is responsible for many supporters being unable to shake an earworm ever since the ball nestled into the Gallowgate net. Photo: Stu Forster
6. CM: Sean Longstaff
Longstaff was very good on Tuesday night with his performances often going under-the-radar alongside Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton et al. Photo: Stu Forster
7. CM: Bruno Guimaraes
For the first time this season, Tuesday offered supporters the chance to see Bruno in the middle, Botman at the back and Isak in attack for the first time. The Brazilian was named as Player of the Match for yet another imperious midfield display. Photo: George Wood
8. CM: Joe Willock
Willock has operated as both a central midfielder and a winger in recent times and had one of his best games as a permanent Newcastle player last time out. Photo: George Wood