Premier League 2024-2025: Newcastle-Fulham, the likely lineups

Newcastle-Fulham, the probable formations

Newcastle, in great form with 7 wins in its last 8 matches, in the 24th day of the Premier League, will host Marco Silva’s Fulham at St. James' Park, which is fighting for a place in Europe but comes from two defeats in its last 3 matches. The Magpies, after the 4-1 loss to Bournemouth, responded with a crucial win against Southampton, keeping themselves in the running for the Champions League. Fulham, though far from the European zone, still remains close and hopes to secure a place in the cups.

The home team will have to do without Lascelles, Wilson and Barnes. Coach Howe, will deploy a 4-3-3: Schar and Burn central defenders, Bruno Guimaraes, Tonali and Joelinton confirmed in midfield. In attack unavoidable bomber Isak, next to him Murphy and Gordon.

The visiting team, on the other hand, will have to do without Nelson, Tete and Wilson, who went out with injury in the last match against Manchester United. Fulham will come to the match with 4-2-3-1: Leno in goal, Castagne and Robinson the two full-backs, in the middle of the field space for the duo Lukic and Berge. Traoré returns as a starter as an outside attacker, as well as Smith-Rowe who will be the trequartista.

Probable lineups

Newcastle (4-3-3): Dubravka; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Gordon. Coach: Howe.

Fulham (4-2-3-1): Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Lukic, Berge; Traore, Smith-Rowe, Iwobi; Jimenez. Coach: Marco Silva.