Farke rings changes after cup shock
Daniel Farke has made sweeping changes after Tuesday’s Carabao Cup upset, with only Sean Longstaff, Ilia Gruev and Lukas Nmecha keeping their places from the defeat at Sheffield Wednesday.
The Leeds boss restores what seems to be his strongest line-up at Elland Road as the focus returns to Premier League survival.
Summer arrival James Justin has to wait for his first league appearance and is listed among the substitutes.
Four changes for Newcastle
Newcastle shake things up with four alterations to the side beaten by Liverpool earlier this week.
Sandro Tonali and Fabian Schar have both shaken off fitness concerns to start, but there’s no Joelinton due to injury and Anthony Gordon sits out through suspension.
Will Osula, who struck against the champions on Monday, is handed a chance to lead the line, while summer recruit Jacob Ramsey comes in for his first Premier League start in black and white. Sven Botman and Jacob Murphy are also drafted into Eddie Howe’s XI.
Team news: Newcastle starting XI
Pope, Trippier, Botman, Schär, Burn, Tonali, Guimarães, Ramsey, Murphy, Osula, Livramento
Subs: Ramsdale, Hall, Lascelles, Thiaw, Krafth, Barnes, Willock, Miley, Elanga
Team news: Leeds starting XI
Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson, Longstaff, Gruev, Stach, James, Nmecha, Gnonto
Subs: Darlow, Bijol, Bornauw, Justin, Aaronson, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Okafor, Harrison
One to watch: Bruno Guimaraes
The Brazilian was everywhere against Liverpool, scoring and covering more ground than anyone else on the pitch.
Newcastle will need another big display from their talisman if they are to silence the home crowd today.
Woltemade's arrival much needed
With Alexander Isak’s future unresolved and Anthony Gordon suspended, Woltemade arrives to bulk up Newcastle’s forward options for the weeks ahead.
For tonight, expect the visitors to lean on pace and industry from the wide areas and a focal point through the middle.
Will Osula is the likeliest to lead the line, with the creative burden again falling on Bruno Guimaraes behind him. Although Anthony Elanga could also be key.
Leeds looking to bounce back
It’s been a rollercoaster start for Daniel Farke’s side on their return to the top flight.
The Whites edged Everton on opening day thanks to a late Lukas Nmecha penalty but have since been humbled at Arsenal and dumped out of the Carabao Cup by Sheffield Wednesday.
Elland Road has been a fortress, though — they are unbeaten in 21 league games here.
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