Newcastle vs Burnley: Official Team Lineups Revealed
In the highly anticipated match between Newcastle United and Burnley, significant lineup changes were made by both teams. Newcastle, aiming to bounce back after a midweek draw, introduced several key players, while Burnley also reshuffled their squad.
Newcastle United’s Starting XI
Newcastle United made six changes to their lineup for the game against Burnley. Notably, summer signing Yoane Wissa was included on the bench for the first time this season after recovering from a knee injury. The changes came after a draw with Tottenham.
- Goalkeeper: Ramsdale
- Defenders: Livramento, Schar, Thiaw, Burn
- Midfielders: Guimaraes, Ramsey, Willock
- Forwards: Elanga, Woltemade, Gordon
Substitutes for Newcastle included Ruddy, Hall, Joelinton, Tonali, Wissa, Barnes, J. Murphy, A. Murphy, and Miley.
Burnley’s Lineup Changes
Burnley also made four changes to their squad, bringing in new faces to tackle the challenge posed by Newcastle. Key additions included Lucas Pires and Armando Broja, among others.
- Goalkeeper: Dubravka
- Defenders: Walker, Esteve, Bruun Larsen, Ugochukwu
- Midfielders: Foster, Florentino, Ekdal, Pires, Cullen
- Forward: Broja
Burnley’s substitutes featured Weiss, Hartman, Worrall, Edwards, Anthony, Tchaouna, Flemming, Laurent, and Tresor.
Match Context
This match marks a crucial point in the season for both teams. Newcastle hopes to leverage their home advantage, while Burnley aims to secure valuable points on the road. Fans eagerly await the outcomes of these strategic changes on the pitch.
