Newcastle United and AFC Bournemouth have named their starting lineups for the Premier League clash at St. James’ Park. Eddie Howe faces his former club Bournemouth, who boast a 12-match unbeaten run. The Magpies sit 14th amid a frustrating season.
Bournemouth head to Newcastle with strong momentum, remaining unbeaten in their last 12 matches. The Cherries announced this week that manager Andoni Iraola will depart at the season's end, though he could still steer them toward European qualification. They have tightened defensively on the road, conceding just five goals in their last seven away Premier League games, with three wins and four draws, a stark improvement from 23 goals shipped in the prior seven away outings that yielded three draws and four losses. Their lineup features Djordje Petrovic in goal, flanked by Adrien Truffert, Marcos Senesi, James Hill, and Álex Jiménez, with Ryan Christie, Alex Scott, Marcus Tavernier, Junior Kroupi, Rayan, and Evanilson completing the side. Newcastle, under Eddie Howe, have endured a challenging campaign, failing to match their previous top-four pushes and risking their lowest finish since the takeover. A loss could intensify pressure on Howe when facing his old club. The hosts make three changes from their defeat at Palace: William Osula starts ahead of Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa up top, with Bruno Guimaraes fit for the bench and Joelinton suspended; Anthony Gordon and Dan Burn are also sidelined or benched. The Magpies line up with Aaron Ramsdale in goal, Lewis Hall, Sven Botman, Malick Thiaw, and Tino Livramento in defense, midfielders Jacob Ramsey, Sandro Tonali, and Lewis Miley, and forwards Harvey Barnes, William Osula, and Anthony Elanga. Newcastle have lost four of their last five home Premier League games, winning one, and already six defeats at St. James’ Park this season—the most under Howe.
