Newcastle are back at it tomorrow evening with a tough match at Crystal Palace. Eddie Howe will likely alter his preferred eleven despite the revelation Bruno will be available.
Craig Hope is reporting on Twitter that the influential midfielder has recovered enough to make the trip to Selhurst Park which is outstanding news. Though Howe will most likely proceed with caution and save him as an impact sub.
Joelinton will likely slot into the midfield three with Sean Longstaff sitting deep. Howe’s decision could be down to starting either Allan Saint-Maximin or Alexander Isak with a potential change of shape.
I suspect Howe will go with Saint-Maximin in the familiar 4-3-3. The Frenchman was an automatic starter prior to his hamstring injury in August. Howe initially went with Saint-Maximin after Bruno’s removal against Fulham.
This is the team I am predicting Howe will name tomorrow with the lone, somewhat forced change. Isak and Guimaraes can potentially get a lengthy cameo depending on how the night unfolds.
Howe did throw out a scenario during his press conference this morning which alluded to Isak playing on the left. Howe stated Alex’s versatility was a primary factor in his capture and that he can play on the left; though he admitted it wasn’t his best position.
Returning Saint-Maximin back to the starting eleven could reignite the Frenchman, who hasn’t had much of an impact since returning from his injury. A league start could be just what he needs to rediscover his form, which would be a timely boost for the second half of the season.
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306 comments so far
WLtoon
Jan 20, 2023 at 11:39 PM
Comment #161Novo
Its got new owners apparently, some scathing reviews but that doesn`t bother me a jot, as long as i get a decent pint and can see and hear the game im sorted.
Regan
Jan 20, 2023 at 11:40 PM
Comment #162SirRhosis..
Nothing to be found at the bottom of an empty bottle mate..
Not a lecture bud..
Just speaking of experience..
SirRhosis
Jan 20, 2023 at 11:48 PM
Comment #163Regan, I know. Can’t get ya tongue to the bottom of a bottle 🙂
Too late for advice marra !
Gis a tune for a friday.
Regan
Jan 20, 2023 at 11:49 PM
Comment #164Probably getting involved with something I shouldn’t here..
You take care sirRhosis lad and hope to catch up later Yeh..
Regan
Jan 20, 2023 at 11:51 PM
Comment #165https://youtu.be/8HidCbV-mrc
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SirRhosis
Jan 20, 2023 at 11:54 PM
Comment #166https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v3rjnxQmN8
Regan
Jan 20, 2023 at 11:56 PM
Comment #167https://youtu.be/9iRRvjjHDkw
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SirRhosis
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:04 AM
Comment #168Now did ye know Martin Stephenson was a local lad?
Very good actually.
SirRhosis
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:07 AM
Comment #169Boat to Bolivia, one of my favourite albums from my youth.
carltoon
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:07 AM
Comment #170Jazzy, if it was up to me you would have a gold plated Season ticket,
Remember that night game, and you drove back home in that horrendous gale.
Some fans definitely more deserving.
Regan
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:07 AM
Comment #171Gareth Southgate is local to me..
A nice bloke but a bit of a knacker when picking an England team..
Regan
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:08 AM
Comment #172Oooooh hello sweet cheeks..
SirRhosis
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:11 AM
Comment #173M’Lady, might you shake the marracas for us and give us a tune?
carltoon
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:11 AM
Comment #174I see Regan and ROM are behaving impeccably as usual. So don’t encourage them into bad behavior NYmag.
NYmag are you going to try and get to the final if we get through.
If we club together and get a box next to Sparkly, his good would that be.
Have you renewed your passport.
Regan
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:15 AM
Comment #175https://youtu.be/3bCGacIl2f0
Wouldn’t be a Friday without this..
carltoon
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:16 AM
Comment #176https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=R2a5OHgju8M&feature=share
My favourite
SirRhosis
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:16 AM
Comment #177GIPSY KINGS ? “BAMBOLEO”
SirRhosis
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:18 AM
Comment #178https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qbEt_lSib4
SirRhosis
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:20 AM
Comment #179a bit of spanish passion 🙂
SirRhosis
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:22 AM
Comment #180https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSWInYFVksg
carltoon
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:24 AM
Comment #181https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=1C38Zevwyx4&feature=share
Eddie Cochran!
JohnJ
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:25 AM
Comment #182Caught up again. Been busy like on here today!
Well time for sleep,now!
Good night all
PS only just over 17 hours to kick off (if I’ve done my sums right!)
Regan
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:27 AM
Comment #183https://youtu.be/dlBahMN3qug
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carltoon
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:28 AM
Comment #184Hope you enjoyed your day John
We we’re at the guitar night at Killingworth Club last night,
carltoon
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:33 AM
Comment #185https://youtu.be/Wvvotsb-3mc
SirRhosis
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:35 AM
Comment #186Not that I’ve ever met M’Lady, but
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB9YIsKIEbA
NY Mag
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:35 AM
Comment #187Carltoon,
I’ve put my passport application in….whether I’ll get it in time and whether we’ll get there is still up in the air (excuse the pun)…I have my fingers crossed on both accounts 🙂
RUNAWAY777
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:38 AM
Comment #188Bruno Guimaraes is set to hand Newcastle United a massive boost by making himself available for this weekend’s trip to Crystal Palace after initial reports he could be out for more than a month with an ankle injury.
carltoon
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:39 AM
Comment #189NYmag, ah! That’s good, if we get through will you try to get over.
How did your girls enjoy their visit here.
SirRhosis
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:40 AM
Comment #190ok, beddy byes time. 🙁
carltoon
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:42 AM
Comment #191Runaway, total sport tonight, Razor saying Bruno travelled, so I’ll think he’ll play, I mean why take him down to sit on the bench.
Anyway I hope he’s playing.
Regan
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:42 AM
Comment #192https://youtu.be/wAyGMLx_CSo
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carltoon
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:43 AM
Comment #193Goodnight Sirhosis,
Regan
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:48 AM
Comment #194I read earlier that Bruno could be in the squad..
Probably more Eddie kidology than anything else..
Hope to be proven wrong tho..
carltoon
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:48 AM
Comment #195https://youtu.be/lUvfb6FSelY
Goodnight
Match day yeah!
carltoon
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:49 AM
Comment #196Regan! He’s playing,
Goodnight
Regan
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:51 AM
Comment #197Night carltoon and sirRhosis and any other lurkers..
RUNAWAY777
Jan 21, 2023 at 12:51 AM
Comment #198carltoon
Maybe play him second half don’t think he’ll risk him with 90 mins but I maybe wrong
NY Mag
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:11 AM
Comment #199Carltoon,
They enjoyed it for sure , not sure the little really understood her heritage (but I’ll make sure she does )
If we get there, I’ll try my best too be there 🙂
Mister Tuff
Jan 21, 2023 at 1:23 AM
Comment #200The Gypsy Kings are French and come from around the Sete/Montpellier area of southern France.
I’ve seen them play a couple of times at free concerts in the city of Carcassonne in France. Absolutely tremendous nights. On one occasion the wife nearly fell into the Canal du Midi after the concert.