Newcastle v Bournemouth: Teams confirmed as Howe faces old club
Guimaraes is on the bench for the Magpies.
Bournemouth arrive at St. James’ Park with a 12-match unbeaten run under their belts and face former manager Eddie Howe on what could be another testing weekend.
The Cherries announced this week that in-demand boss Andoni Iraola is leaving at the end of the season – and he could yet guide them to Europe.
Newcastle, meanwhile, are enduring a frustrating campaign. Positioned in 14th before the weekend, the Magpies have struggled to replicate the form that saw them challenge for the top four in previous years.
Howe faces his former club knowing that another defeat would heighten the scrutiny on his position and potentially see the club finish in their lowest position since their takeover.
Here’s how the sides line up.
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Newcastle team news
William Osula is preferred up front again to both Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa, while Anthony Gordon misses out. Dan Burn is also on the bench.
Bruno Guimaraes is fit enough to be a substitute as Howe makes three changes from the side beaten at Palace. Joelinton is suspended.
Newcastle have lost four of their last five home Premier League games (W1), while overall they’ve lost six at St. James’ Park this season, their most in one campaign under Eddie Howe. They last suffered more home league defeats back in 2020-21 (8).
Newcastle XI: Aaron Ramsdale, Lewis Hall, Sven Botman, Malick Thiaw, Tino Livramento, Jacob Ramsey, Sandro Tonali, Lewis Miley, Harvey Barnes, William Osula, Anthony Elanga
Bournemouth team news
Bournemouth have only conceded five goals in their last seven away Premier League matches (W3 D4) – they conceded 23 goals in their seven away games beforehand (D3 L4).
Bournemouth XI: Djordje Petrovic, Adrien Truffert, Marcos Senesi, James Hill, Álex Jiménez, Ryan Christie, Alex Scott, Marcus Tavernier, Junior Kroupi, Rayan, Evanilson