Murphy Joins Starting Line-Up; Bench Strengthened

Jacob Murphy has joined the starting line-up for Newcastle United, marking a notable shift in the squad for their latest match. He takes the place of Harvey Barnes in a lineup that recently triumphed at Burnley. This modification is the only change from that victorious side.

Strengthened Bench Options for Newcastle

The bench features a fresh look as Kieran Trippier, Tino Livramento, and Sven Botman return to the squad. Trippier has been unavailable since early November, while Livramento sustained an injury during the Carabao Cup quarter-final against Fulham last month. Botman has not played since the team’s win over Manchester City in November.

• Kieran Trippier: Returned from injury after being sidelined.
• Tino Livramento: Still recovering from a recent injury.
• Sven Botman: Resumed training after a November absence.

Notably, Lewis Miley retains his position at right-back after earning the Sela Player of the Month award for December. Additionally, Yoane Wissa makes his second consecutive start, having scored during his debut at Turf Moor.

Milestone Matches for Key Players

This match also marks a significant milestone for Anthony Gordon, as he reaches 100 Premier League appearances. Meanwhile, Fabian Schär will play his 250th match across all competitions for Newcastle United.

The substitutes for this match include Aaron Ramsdale, Kieran Trippier, Sven Botman, Harvey Barnes, Tino Livramento, Nick Woltemade, Joe Willock, Alex Murphy, and Jacob Ramsey. With these renewed options on the bench, Newcastle looks to enhance their performance as they take the field.