Newcastle United will return to action next week when they take on West Ham United at St. James’ Park in the Premier League.
Eddie Howe will be hoping to make it four wins out of four in all competitions next Monday night for Newcastle.
After winning 2-0 against Chelsea in the League Cup last 16, Newcastle beat Arsenal 1-0 at St. James’ Park in the Premier League.
Newcastle then won 3-1 against Nottingham Forest away from home at the City Ground in the league before the international break.
The Magpies will fancy their chances of winning against a West Ham side who are only five points above the relegation zone.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 3 |  ChelseaChelsea | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 19 |
| 4 |  ArsenalArsenal | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 19 |
| 5 |  Nottm ForestNottingham Forest | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 19 |
| 6 |  BrightonBrighton | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 19 |
| 7 |  FulhamFulham | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 18 |
| 8 |  NewcastleNewcastle | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 18 |
| 9 |  Aston VillaAston Villa | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 18 |
| 10 |  TottenhamTottenham | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 13 | 10 | 16 |
| 11 |  BrentfordBrentford | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 16 |
| 12 |  B’mouthBournemouth | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Newcastle are eighth in the Premier League table and are only a point behind fourth-placed Arsenal.
The match between Newcastle and West Ham is not until next Monday, but we have done an early predicted XI, which is below.
How Newcastle United could line up vs West Ham United
Goalkeeper
Nick Pope is the number one goalkeeper for Newcastle, and that is not going to change anytime soon.
The 32-year-old has played in all 11 Premier League games so far this season, and he will keep his place between the posts against West Ham.
Defence
Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall will be the two full-backs. Both Livramento and Hall impressed on England duty during the international break and are in fine form.
Fabian Schar will keep his place in central defence. Howe is very likely to bring in Lloyd Kelly in place of Dan Burn, who is suspended.
Kelly was hailed for his versatility by Howe, who signed the defender on a free transfer for Newcastle in the summer of 2024.
Midfield
Sean Longstaff and Bruno Guimaraes are certain to start in midfield for Newcastle. The big question is whether Howe decides to bring back Sandro Tonali into the line-up or keep his faith in Joe Willock.
Willock has done well in recent games for Newcastle, while Tonali had a mixed time with Italy during the international break. It is very likely that Howe will continue with Willock, who could get an England call-up soon.
Attack
The front three pick themselves. Antony Gordon, Alexander Isak and Joelinton have been playing well this season, and Howe is unlikely to tinker in this department.
Newcastle predicted XI vs West Ham
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