A huge 90 minutes on Tyneside awaits, with Newcastle a win away from securing a spot in next season’s Champions League.
Eddie Howe’s Mags take on David Moyes’ Everton in today’ 4pm kick-off on a day where Man City, Aston Villa, Chelsea and Nottingham Forest all jostle for a top-five finish.
Here’s the side we’ve gone with, featuring one major boost in attack…
**Starting XI (3-4-3):** Pope – Schar, Botman, Burn – Murphy, Bruno, Tonali, Livramento – Barnes, Isak, Gordon.
Alexander Isak starts after passing a late fitness test, with the Swede flanked by Harvey Barnes and Anthony Gordon in attack.
It looks like a 3-4-3 that will see Jacob Murphy and Tino Livramento at wing-back, with three centre-backs and Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali in a two-man midfield.
For Everton, they are without centre-back duo James Tarkowski and Jarred Branthwaite, with Ashley Young also in at right-back with Seamus Coleman missing.
Speaking to the media on Friday, Howe looked ahead to today’s massive game, urging the players to maintain our recent consistency levels at St James’ Park in what promises to be a big atmosphere.
“we are looking forward to it, it will be a great atmosphere and a great occasion. To be at home, in front of our supporters, it is in our hands.”
**“**We have, this season so far, attacked the game, been fearless in our approach. Then, galvanised by the crowd, allows us to rise to any game we are playing. We have to be relaxed and in that sweet spot, in that right emotional state.”
Howay the lads!!