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Steve Bruce confirmed in Friday’s pre-match press conference that Andy Carroll and Jonjo Shevley will miss this evening’s Premier League encounter. However, the 59-year-old has had time to integrate his new signings – which could bring some healthy selection dilemmas. How will the Magpies line-up? Click and scroll through the pages to see which players make our predicted starting XI…
1. GK: Martin Dubravka
Dubravka has started every Premier League game since he joined in January 2018. No reason to suggest that will end any time soon. Photo: Alex Livesey
2. RWB: Valentino Lazaro
It is between DeAndre Yedlin and the Austrian on who gets the nod at right wing-back. Will Bruce be tempted to grant Lazaro his first start? Photo: Mark Runnacles
3. CB: Federico Fernandez
As pointed out by the Gazette on Thursday, the Argentine has played the most minutes out of any Newcastle central defender this season. Photo: Nigel Roddis
4. CB: Jamaal Lascelles
It would be a surprise to see Bruce drop his captain in a game at the Emirates which requires plenty of experienced heads. Photo: Mark Runnacles