A sold-out St James’s Park will welcome its new custodians the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, PCP Partners and the Reuben brothers, with hope and ambition back on the agenda.
A great spectacle is expected on Tyneside, however it is Steve Bruce and the players’ job to ensure they clinch a much-needed first victory of the campaign to ease relegation fears.
Which players will be called upon to face Spurs? Here’s our predicted starting XI:
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1. GK: Karl Darlow
Darlow is in line to start his fourth consecutive game after recovering from Covid-19. Martin Dubravka remains sidelined. Photo: Naomi Baker
2. RB: Javier Manquillo
The Spanish full-back has started Newcastle’s last four games after replacing Jacob Murphy in the XI. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
3. CB: Federico Fernandez
Following Jamaal Lascelles’ enforced absence, the Argentine has captained Newcastle in the previous two games. Photo: Ian MacNicol
4. CB: Ciaran Clark
Clark has partnered Fernandez in central defence since Bruce changed from a back four to a back five. Photo: Ian MacNicol