There are vital points on the line at Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon when Fulham host Newcastle in the Premier League.
The teams have already played each other twice this season, once in the Premier League and once in the FA Cup. Newcastle emerged victorious on both occasions, winning 3-0 in the league and 2-0 in the Cup, respectively.
Team News
Fulham Team News and predicted XI
Silva has every single first team player available to him for this game, but changes to the starting XI are more than likely, especially after his triple substitution in the 33rd minute against Forest which saw Alex Iwobi, Sasa Lukic and Harry Wilson all withdrawn.
It was the second-earliest triple substitution in Premier League history.
We can probably expect the players who came on so early in that one - Tom Cairney, Adama Traore and Willian - to start this one.
Fulham (4-2-3-1): Leno; Castagne, Adarabioyo, Bassey, Robinson; Palhinha, Cairney; Traore, Pereira, Willian; Muniz.
Key Player - Fulham
Newcastle Team News and predicted XI
Conversely, Newcastle are ravaged by injuries, like they have been all season.
Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles are long-term absentees after suffering serious knee injuries recently, while Lewis Miley, Callum Wilson, Nick Pope, Miguel Almiron, Tino Livramento, Joelinton, Kieran Trippier and Matt Targett are also unavailable with more short-term issues.
Sandro Tonali remains suspended, but Anthony Gordon will be welcomed back into the starting XI after serving a one-game ban.
It'll be a patched up back four for Eddie Howe due to so many senior players missing, while he could recall Joe Willock after Elliott Anderson played against Everton.
Newcastle (4-3-3): Dubravka; Krafth, Schar, Burn; Hall; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Willock; Gordon, Isak, Barnes.
Key Player - Newcastle
FAQs
What time does the match start? The match kicks off at 15:00 on the 6th of April, 2024.
What was the score the last time Fulham played Newcastle? Newcastle have got the better of Fulham twice this season. In December Newcastle won 3-0 in the Premier League and in January knocked Fulham out of the FA Cup with a 2-0 away win.
What is Fulham's next match? After Newcastle, Fulham face West Ham.
What is Newcastle's next match? After Fulham, Newcastle face Tottenham.
