The confirmed Newcastle team v Southampton – Schar, Isak, Joelinton, Tonali all start | OneFootball

The confirmed Newcastle team v Southampton has now been announced.

Newcastle United looking to make it ten wins in eleven games (all competitions).

Newcastle having won against Leicester, Brentford, Ipswich, Aston Villa, Man U, Spurs, Arsenal, Bromley and Wolves.

Before then losing 4-1 at home to Bournemouth last weekend.

If Eddie Howe and his players get the victory, they will be guaranteed to be at worst fifth in the Premier League after this round of PL fixtures, possibly fourth.

Newcastle team v Southampton:

Dubravka, Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall, Tonali, Joelinton, Bruno, Murphy, Isak, Gordon

Just the one change from the defeat to Bournemouth, Schar replacing Botman after the Swiss defender fully recovering from illness.

Subs:

Pope, Trippier, Botman, Osula, Almiron, Kelly, Longstaff, Lewis Miley, Willock

Botman dropping to the bench and great to see Nick Pope back in the matchday squad after his knee injury.

Amidst claims that a transfer fee has been agreed with Atlanta United, Miguel Almiron still named in today’s squad.

Saturday 25 January – Southampton v Newcastle (3pm)

Saturday 1 February – Newcastle v Fulham (3pm)

Wednesday 5 February – Newcastle v Arsenal (8pm) Sky Sports (League Cup)

Saturday 8 February – Birmingham v Newcastle (5.45pm) BBC1 and BBC iPlayer (FA Cup)

Saturday 15 February – Man City v Newcastle (3pm)

Sunday 23 February – Newcastle v Forest (2pm) Sky Sports

Wednesday 26 February – Liverpool v Newcastle (8.15pm) TNT Sports

(Weekend of Saturday 1 March –  NUFC will play in FA Cup fifth round if getting past Birmingham)

Monday 10 March – West Ham v Newcastle (8pm) Sky Sports

Saturday 15 March – Newcastle v Crystal Palace (3pm)