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A year is a long time in football and the landscape surrounding Newcastle United could be very different when the 2024/25 Premier League campaign gets underway.
Whilst it is impossible to predict what Newcastle United’s starting XI will look like, Football Manager offers the chance to have a peek at what football at St James’ Park may look like when next season kicks-off.
Here, we take a look at what Football Manager believes Newcastle United’s team will look like when the 2024/25 Premier League season gets underway - including a major surprise in the dugout:
5. CB: Sven Botman
Newcastle United will be able to repel transfer interest in the Dutchman as he continues to develop into an outstanding defender. | Getty Images
6. LWB: Jamal Lewis
According to Football Manager 24, Lewis will make a shock return to start the first game of next season. | Getty Images
7. CDM: Bruno Guimaraes
Guimaraes will begin next season in the middle of midfield. | Getty Images
8. CM: Joe Willock
The former Arsenal man will begin next season in the starting XI amid Sandro Tonali’s ban from football. | AFP via Getty Images