Newcastle predicted lineup vs Bromley - FA Cup | OneFootball

Newcastle have historically struggled in the third round of the FA Cup but the Magpies should have little trouble progressing on Sunday when they host Bromley.

The Tyneside giants have been eliminated in the third round during seven of the last 12 campaigns, including an embarrassing home defeat to Cambridge United at St James' Park in 2021/22. However, last term proved more successful than most, with Newcastle reaching the quarter-finals before an exit to eventual runners-up Manchester City.

Despite past difficulties, Newcastle will have no qualms welcoming League Two outfit Bromley. Eddie Howe is likely to make significant changes to his starting lineup, affording first-team regulars a well-earned rest and gifting fringe players a much-needed opportunity.

Here is how Newcastle could line up.

Newcastle predicted lineup vs Bromley (4-3-3)

Lewis Miley could be handed an opportunity / Stu Forster/GettyImages

GK: Odysseas Vlachodimos - Sunday should provide third-choice Vlachodimos with only his second outing in black and white. Nick Pope is currently sidelined and Martin Dubravka could be rested amid uncertainty over his future.

RB: Kieran Trippier - Trippier's decline has been swift and the England international now finds himself on the bench most weeks, struggling to usurp his impressive junior Tino Livramento.

CB: Fabian Schar - Having missed the last two matches through suspension and with Emil Krafth and Jamaal Lascelles both injured, first-teamer Schar should feature in the heart of defence.

CB: Lloyd Kelly - The summer signing has had limited opportunities for the Magpies and didn't feature during the entirety of December. The meeting with Bromley should offer him a first start since the 2-0 defeat to West Ham United in late November.

LB: Matt Targett - The left-back has managed just one appearance this season due to injuries and the incredible form of Lewis Hall. Sunday will be his first start of the campaign.

CM: Joe Willock - The midfielder featured for over an hour at former employers Arsenal midweek with Bruno Guimaraes suspended, but his Brazilian teammate may be offered another rest this weekend. Willock has managed a month without injury, which is something to celebrate.

CM: Sean Longstaff - The combative, no-nonsense midfielder will anchor the engine room against Bromley having seen his minutes diminish following the return of Sandro Tonali from his long-term ban.

CM: Lewis Miley - Miley was integral for Newcastle last season amid an injury crisis but the 18-year-old has been battling his own fitness issues this term. Sunday could serve up his first start this term.

RW: Miguel Almiron - Almiron could be leaving St James' Park for MLS over the winter but the indefatigable winger will continue to give his all for the Magpies in the meantime.

ST: William Osula - With Callum Wilson injured and Alexander Isak set to be rested, a chance should appear for Osula. The summer recruit is still searching for his first goal for the club, albeit he has largely been restricted to cameos.

LW: Harvey Barnes - The exceptional form of both Jacob Murphy and Anthony Gordon has pushed Barnes down the pecking order. The former Leicester City winger hasn't started since early December and could use this game as a confidence builder.