Newcastle United are preparing to host Brighton at home in the fifth round of the FA Cup this weekend. The former side faced a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Liverpool in their previous game and needs to keep that performance in past.
The Magpies have all the resources and confidence to overpower Brighton to head into the next round. However, they cannot commit the mistake of underestimating their opponents. Support of the home crowd will be a motivational factor for sure.
4-3-3 Newcastle United Predicted Lineup vs Brighton
Defence
Nick Pope made a silly mistake against Liverpool and is likely to get replaced by Martin Dúbravka at the goalpost. Right-back Tino Livramento could get another go on the field but he needs to step up with his contributions.
Fabian Schar and Dan Burn are forming the heart of the defence yet again without any doubt. Lewis Hall continues to impress everyone at such a young age and starts once again as the left full-back.
Midfield
Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes are continuing in the middle of the park. However, Eddie Howe might prefer Lewis Miley ahead of Joe Willock to fill the third man in the midfield trio.
Attack
Jacob Murphy is again operating on the right flank with Anthony Gordon taking care of the other side of the pitch.
As Alexander Isak is likely to miss another game, Callum Wilson should be keeping his position in the lineup.
Jamaal Lascelles is the confirmed absentee for the Magpies while Joelinton and Sven Botman are expected to return into the action this weekend.
