Newcastle United predicted starting XI v Burnley as £55m duo pass late fitness test in major boost
Jordan Cronin
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Newcastle United’s predicted starting XI versus Burnley. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Newcastle United’s hectic schedule enters a peak period with newly-promoted Burnley the visitors to St James’ Park this afternoon (kick-off 3pm).
Having played Brentford, AC Milan and Sheffield United in the space of eight days, Eddie Howe made 10 changes for the Carabao Cup fixture against Manchester City in midweek and his bold selection paid off with a 1-0 victory to advance into the fourth round.
The win over the English and European begins a spell on four games in 12 days with Burnley falling before Wednesday evening’s Champions League clash against French champions Paris Saint-Germain.
Looking for his fifth consecutive clean sheet after keeping Brentford, AC Milan, Sheffield United and Man City.
Some members of Howe’s squad have felt the effects of the busy schedule. Callum Wilson and Sven Botman were missing in midweek through injury, while Dan Burn and Martin Dubravka sat out due to illness.
And during the game, Alexander Isak departed with a calf issue and Bruno Guimaraes twisted his ankle.
With injuries and the schedule in mind, here’s the Newcastle starting XI we’re predicting Howe to name:
Top quality performances against AC Milan and Sheffield United saw the England man rested versus Man City.
Schar was rested against Man City but came on as a late substitute in place of the injured Paul Dummett.
Botman was left out v Man City because of a knee injury but is expected to be OK against Burnley.
Illness ruled Burn out of the Man City game but Howe expects him to return v Burnley.
The Brazilian has rediscovered his best form in recent weeks as his contract situation nears a positive conclusion.
Longstaff’s return to side coincided with an unbeaten run against Brentford, AC Milan and Sheff United.
Anderson was among the players to star at Bramall Lane last time out as he aims to win a permanent place in Howe’s starting XI.
The Paraguayan scored his first goal of the campaign against Sheffield United before helping United see out the win v City.
Gordon is Newcastle’s man of the moment and the team’s greatest attacking outlet so far this campaign.
Wilson missed the midweek game because of hamstring tightness but we expect him to return as he eyes his fifth PL goal of 23-24
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