Newcastle United fans have been reacting to tonight’s team news ahead of a huge game with Norwich City.
The Magpies are, once again, looking for their first victory of the season.
Eddie Howe was on the touchline for the first time against Arsenal, after missing the 3-3 draw with Brentford due to Covid-19.
He could not inspire the players at the weekend, but will be hoping tonight will bring about a turning point for the club.
Tonight’s game is absolutely massive for Newcastle. As is Saturday’s game against Burnley.
Newcastle need to build some momentum before a very hard run of games.
Ideally, Howe needs to get six points against Norwich and Burnley to raise confidence.
Newcastle team news as Norwich come to town – Lewis starts, Fernandez on the bench
The team news is in, and Howe has made a couple of changes to the Newcastle XI that lost at the Emirates.
The big news is that Jamal Lewis has come back in to the starting XI after playing just six minutes so far this season. He surely had to, with Matt Ritchie suspended for the contest.
Federico Fernandez is back in the matchday squad for the first time since the Tottenham Hotspur game on October 17. He makes the bench, with Ciaran Clark replacing the suspended Jamaal Lascelles.
Javier Manquillo lines up at right-back.
It is a very attacking lineup, and a back four is certainly refreshing to see.
On the whole, fans are delighted with the team, although some do wish Fernandez was starting.
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