The next match can’t come fast enough for Newcastle United, who shamefully lost to West Ham United, one of the worst teams in the Premier League, over the weekend. Athletic Bilbao, Athletic Club, whatever you want to call them, they are up next. They’ll get Newcastle’s best shot, no doubt about it, as manager Eddie Howe will have them fired up for this.
Howe might have some selection issues though, with Anthony Gordon and Kieran Trippier strong doubts, at best to feature in this one.
Champions League Match Day 4 of 8 FYIs
Athletic Club at Newcastle United
Kickoff: Wed. Nov. 5, 8pm, St. James’ Park, Newcastle, UK
Newcastle Preview Material: Team News Predicted Starting XI
UCL Group Phase Standing, Form: Athletic Club 21st, 3 pts, LLW Newcastle United 8th, 6 pts LWW
Confirmed out for this one are Yoane Wissa, Harrison Ashby and Tino Livramento. That all said, here is what we think Howe will do, given what’s currently at his disposal.
Newcastle United Predicted Starting XI vs Athletic Club
Nick Pope; Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schar, Malick Thiaw, Dan Burn; Lewis Miley, Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton; Anthony Elanga, Nick Woltemade, Harvey Barnes
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