Newcastle United predicted line-up vs. Sheffield United: three changes made as £40m signing lands start

Newcastle United are back in action on Saturday afternoon, taking on a written off Sheffield United side that is stuck on the bottom of the Premier League table. The Magpies were handed a a big blow in their top six chase during the week, losing to Crystal Palace, and they now sit three points behind Manchester United in sixth.

Eddie Howe’s men have a big chance of picking up three points this weekend, though, and if they want to finish in sixth spot, they cannot afford to pick up anything less than three points against a Blades side that will be relegated with a defeat. Here we take a look at the team news surrounding both teams and the predicted starting XIs.

Newcastle United team news

Newcastle have injuries aplenty heading into the final stretch of the season. Sven Botman, Joe Willock, Lewis Miley and Jamaal Lascelles have all been ruled out for the rest of the season, and likely the rest of the year, and Sandro Tonali is suspended for the season.

Joelinton is hoping to catch the end of the season, but he will be out here, and the same can be said about Kieran Trippier, Nick Pope and Miguel Almiron, who are not expected to return until earl-to-mid May. Matt Targett is out without a return date for now, but Valentino Livramento is a player who has a chance of returning in time this weekend, battling an ankle injury, but he was an unused substitute during the week.

Newcastle United predicted starting XI

Martin Dubravka; Lewis Hall, Fabian Schar, Emil Krafth; Josh Murphy, Tino Livramento, Bruno Guimaraes, Matt Richie; Harvey Barnes, Anthony Gordon; Alexander Isak.

Sheffield United team news

Where to begin? Sheffield United have been plagued by injuries this season, and it gets no easier as they stare relegation in the face. Max Lowe, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Oliver McBurnie and Chris Basham are all out for the rest of the campaign.

John Egan is hoping to return by the end of the season, but he won’t feature here. The same can be said about Daniel Jebbison, George Baldock and Tom Davies. James McAtee has no clear return date currently after picking up an injury during the week. As for Jack Robinson, Jayden Bogle and Rhian Brewster, they are all question marks for this weekend and could yet feature.

Sheffield United predicted starting XI

Wes Foderingham; Auston Trusty, Anel Ahmedhodžić, Mason Holgate; Ben Osborn, Oliver Norwood, Oliver Luke Arblaster, Gustavo Hamer, Ben Brereton-Diaz; William Osula, Cameron Archer.