Newcastle United have a rather easy FA Cup fixture against Oxford United in the FA Cup fourth round and the Magpies are the favourites to get the job done.
Although the crisis of forwards will be a concern for Rafa Benitez, we expect the boss to field a second team with one eye on their next Championship game against Queens Park Rangers.
Predicted 4-4-1-1 Newcastle United Lineup to Ease Past Oxford United in FA Cup Fourth Round
Defence
Mats Sels is expected to take his place under the bar this time as Benitez is likely to rest his first-choice keeper Karl Darlow. A second team is expected at the backline as was the case in their third round against Birmingham City.
Achraf Lazaar is expected to take the left back’s role this time. Paul Dummett’s incredible form on that side has prevented the Morocco international much first team actions. Jamie Sterry is expected to play on the other flank. He came in the 80th minute in the last week’s game against Rotherham United and should start this game.
Ciaran Clark and Jamaat Lascelles have been ever-present in the central defending position for Newcastle United this season like immovable rocks.
Benitez would want them fresh and fit in the next Championship fixture and we expect Grant Hanley and Stuart Findlay to start as centre-halves against Oxford.
