Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United: Eddie Howe’s predicted XI for Premier League clash with Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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Eddie Howe has a number of big decisions to make when he names his Newcastle United starting XI for their clash against Tottenham Hotspur tonight.
The Magpies were beaten 3-2 by Brentford on Saturday as their winless Premier League run extended to four matches. Anything but a win tonight would see them go five without a victory in the league and ensure they end the night in the bottom half of the table.
The Magpies have won just twice away from home in the league all season and were denied a win against Spurs in the reverse fixture by a stoppage time overhead kick by Cristian Romero, despite having twice taken the lead at St James’ Park on that night.
Here, we take a look at the Newcastle United starting XI that Howe could name for his side’s clash against Tottenham Hotspur tonight. Do you agree with our picks? Follow us on our social media channels and let us know your thoughts there.
Newcastle United predicted XI v Tottenham Hotspur
Nick Pope
Pope was beaten three times at the weekend, with the third of those strikes being one that he may look back on with regret that he didn’t deal with it better. Newcastle United and Pope are in desperate need of a clean sheet on the road.
Lewis Miley
Whilst it may be a risk to throw Miley into the starting XI considering his recent injury issues, Howe may feel he must do that in order to rest Kieran Trippier.
Malick Thiaw
Thiaw’s long run of successive starts is likely to continue in north London.
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Dan Burn
It was a surprise to see Burn named on the bench at the weekend, although Sven Botman did very well up against Igor Thiago. The Dutchman may be offered a rest against Spurs, giving Burn an opportunity to start again.
Lewis Hall
With a lack of options at left-back, Hall will likely be asked to go again tonight.
Bruno Guimaraes
Guimaraes started on Saturday and was able to come through the game unscathed following a four-match injury absence. He needs to be on top form if Newcastle want to leave the capital with three points.
Sandro Tonali
There has been a lot of talk surrounding Tonali of late, but much of that has been centred on off the pitch matters. The Italian will be hoping to silence that chatter with a good performance against Spurs.
Jacob Ramsey
Ramsey was another surprising omission from Saturday’s starting XI, but he may get his chance to impress once again at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Anthony Elanga
Jacob Murphy did very little to show why he should be in Howe’s starting XI tonight. Elanga could be the beneficiary of that this evening.
Nick Woltemade
Woltemade desperately needs a goal and there is no better time for him to get that than against Spurs tonight. The German international looked tidy on Saturday, without threatening the Brentford goalkeeper.
Harvey Barnes
Barnes’ scintillating form at the beginning of the year has dipped in recent weeks. With Anthony Gordon doubtful to feature in the capital, it could be Barnes who is picked to start on the left-wing by Howe.