Newcastle United vs Fulham Predictions: Newcastle United Line-up

Newcastle United will travel to Craven Cottage on Sunday to play their final game of the season against Fulham.

The Magpies have done more than enough to avoid relegation and Rafael Benitez should be delighted with his team’s effort. They will look forward to getting all three points on Sunday after a valiant 3-2 defeat against Liverpool in the last game.

Fulham, meanwhile, are going back to the Championship after a miserable season in the top-flight. They’ll look to finish things on a happy note in front of their fans.

Team News

Fabian Schar got injured against Liverpool and remains doubtful for Sunday’s clash.

Probable Newcastle United XI

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Manager: Rafael Benitez

Martin Dubravka (GK)

Dubravka is the first-choice goalkeeper at the club and will start against the Cottagers, barring an injury.

Javier Manquillo (RB)

Manquillo has done well since replacing the injured Yedlin on the right-hand side. The Spaniard, however, will start at right-back instead of right wing-back at the weekend.

Jamaal Lascelles (CB)

With Lejune out for the season and Schar injured, Lascelles will have to organise his backline well against Fulham.

Federico Fernandez (CB)

Fernandez has been an inconsistent performer all season, but he’ll look to end the campaign by helping his team to clean sheet.

Matt Ritchie (LB)

Ritchie has done a brilliant job in a makeshift role in the left-hand side of the rearguard. He should continue to do so.

Kenedy (LM)

Kenedy has endured a very poor season, failing to make an impact at all. However, he could be handed a start in the final game.

Isaac Hayden (CM)

Hayden has been fantastic since the turn of the year, impressing with his all-action displays in midfield. He is a certain starter at Craven Cottage.

Ki Sung-Yong (CM)

A very hard-working player, the South Korean has formed a good partnership with Hayden in central midfield. He should keep his place in the team.

Christian Atsu (RM)

Atsu may not be the most technically-gifted players, but his effort and work rate make him such a perfect under Benitez.

Ayoze Perez (SS)

Perez suddenly burst into life and has been the Magpies’ best player since the past couple of months.

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Salomon Rondon (ST)

The Venezuelan striker will look to add to his tally of 10 goals and 7 assists on the final day of the season. A sure starter.