Newcastle United will be looking to bounce back from their frustrating defeat at Brentford as they host Leicester City at St James' Park this weekend. Eddie Howe's men have struggled for consistency, but their home form and record against newly promoted sides offer some encouragement.
Meanwhile, Leicester City, under new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, are showing signs of revival and will be confident given their solid away record at Newcastle in recent years.
Both teams have been dealing with injuries and suspensions, which could lead to changes in their starting lineups. Here's a look at how both sides are likely to set up for this intriguing Premier League clash.
Newcastle Team News
Newcastle have key players missing, particularly in defence, with Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles sidelined. This has forced Eddie Howe to rely on Dan Burn and Fabian Schär at centre-back.
Kieran Trippier is expected to return to the starting XI after starting the last match on the bench, while Tino Livramento could keep his place at right-back. Lewis Hall is likely to continue at left-back.
In midfield, Bruno Guimarães and Joelinton will be crucial, especially with Joe Willock still a doubt due to a hamstring issue. Sandro Tonali is pushing for a start and may replace Sean Longstaff. Up front, Alexander Isak is expected to lead the line, with Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes supporting him from the wings.
Newcastle United Predicted Lineup to face Leicester
Pope; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Gordon, Isak, Barnes
Here is how the side last lined up
Leicester City Team News
Ruud van Nistelrooy faces his first away test as Leicester manager and has several injury concerns. Wilfred Ndidi, Abdul Fatawu, and Ricardo Pereira are all unavailable, while Boubakary Soumare is suspended. This could see Hamza Choudhury and Oliver Skipp partnering in midfield.
Defensively, Jannik Vestergaard and Conor Coady are likely to anchor the backline, with James Justin and Victor Kristiansen occupying the full-back positions.
In attack, Jamie Vardy, who has an excellent scoring record at St James' Park, is set to lead the line. Facundo Buonanotte is available again and may start, flanked by Wanya Marcal-Madivadua and Abdul El Khannouss.
Leicester Predicted Lineup to face Newcastle
Hermansen; Justin, Coady, Vestergaard, Kristiansen; Choudhury, Skipp; McAteer, Buonanotte, El Khannouss; Vardy
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