No changes for Newcastle United as we predict the Starting XI to face Fulham on Saturday

Newcastle United take on Fulham on Saturday in the Premier League in a good old 3pm kick-off with no live TV broadcast.

Eddie Howe is looking to build on last week's win over Southampton after the stumble at home against Bournemouth two weeks ago.

We aren't expecting any changes to the side that beat Southampton last week, but there are definitely a couple of players who could be swapped out.

Nick Pope could return to reclaim his place and Sven Botman may replace Fabian Schar, especially after the Swiss defender gifted Southampton a goal that was eventually chalked off by VAR.

Goalkeeper

Martin Dubravka - MDubz is still in form. We thought Nick Pope would come in last week but Dubravka kept him out and may do so again.

Defenders

Tino Livramento - Tino grew into the game last week after a shaky start. Eventually became a rock.

Fabian Schar - It's a coin toss between Fabi and Sven Botman, but we've gone with Schar to keep the same side as last week.

Dan Burn - It would be criminal to drop Burn after the season he's had.

Lewis Hall - Absolutely assured of his place these days.

Midfielders

Bruno Guimaraes (c) - Bruno, the European king of the through ball.

Sandro Tonali - The engine on Tonali is actually insane. Let's see if he makes another gut-busting run in second-half stoppage time.

Joelinton - Joey will get his rest soon when he picks up another suspension.

Forwards

Jacob Murphy - Murph has provided more assists for Alexander Isak than any other partnership in the league. What a duo.

Alexander Isak - Two goals behind Mo Salah in the race for the Golden Boot, one behind Erling Haaland. Howay, Isak, you've got this!

Anthony Gordon - It wasn't his best outing last week but he still got an assist. That's how good he is.

There'll be no Callum Wilson or Harvey Barnes on the bench, and obviously no Miguel Almiron, but there will be Kieran Trippier, Joe Willock and Lewis Miley, so there are options there for Eddie Howe.