The confirmed Newcastle United team v Burnley has now been announced.
Newcastle United looking to follow up that second half thrashing of Sheffield United.
Four goals in 20 minutes blowing the Blades away as NUFC won 5-1 after a poor first half.
Only 15 days and four games to go before the end of the season.
Eddie Howe’s team knowing a win would take then sixth and two points above Man U who play Monday night away at Palace. Whilst victory today would tale United five points clear of eight placed Chelsea, they are home to West Ham on Sunday.
Newcastle United team v Burnley:
Dubravka, Livramento, Krafth, Burn, Hall, Longstaff, Bruno, J Murphy, Gordon, Isak, Wilson
So two changes.
IN
Wilson, Krafth
OUT
Anderson, Schar
As expected, Krafth in for the injured Schar.
Not so expected, Wilson in for Anderson who drops to the bench.
That bench seeing the very welcome return of Joelinton, Pope and Almiron!
Subs:
Pope, Dummett, Joelinton, Ritchie, Barnes, Almiron, Anderson, White, A Murphy
Along with the likes of Barnes and Anderson, Eddie Howe finally having a number of positive options to make if needed / wanted during the match.
Interesting to see what kind of formation Eddie Howe will set this team up in. Obviously Callum Wilson at the very top end but intrigued to see where Alexander Isak will fit in.
Newcastle United matches now confirmed for rest of the season:
Saturday 4 May 2024 – Burnley v Newcastle (3pm)
Saturday 11 May 2024 – Newcastle v Brighton (3pm)
Wednesday 15 May 2024 – Man U v Newcastle (8pm) Sky Sports
Sunday 19 May 2024 – Brentford v Newcastle (4pm)
(The final day of the season live TV matches will be selected closer to the day but all 10 PL games will be same time same day)
Wednesday 22 May 2024 – Tottenham v Newcastle (at MCG – Melbourne Cricket Ground)
Friday 24 May 2024 – A-League All Stars team v Newcastle (at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne)
