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A UEFA Champions League qualification spot and top-flight survival are on the line in tonight’s match at St James’ Park.

Kick-off is at 20:00 BST.

A point or better for Newcastle United ensures a top-four place, while a win for Leicester City takes them above Everton and out of the bottom three.

There’s a bit of a bombshell when it comes to the team news but it doesn’t concern the hosts, who bring back a fit-again Sean Longstaff in place of the injured Joe Willock.

Joelinton also pulled up in the warm-up, so is replaced by Elliot Anderson.

Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson start together again, while Kieran Trippier shrugs off a minor injury to feature.

The real surprise is from the visitors’ camp, with both James Maddison and Harvey Barnes on the bench.

Ricardo Pereira also drops out as Harry Souttar, Luke Thomas and Kelechi Iheanacho come into Dean Smith’s starting XI.

The Foxes are lining up in a wing-back system this evening.

 “We decided to change it. We need to be harder to beat. The last couple of games, we have needed lots of goals to win them so we needed to make a change. We picked a team we feel can compete.

“I had to think long and hard about it. Watching the game against Brighton, the first two goals are from set-pieces and I wanted another centre-back in the team.

“They were professional about it. I want them to be disappointed if they’re not paying but they see the bigger picture and understand why.” – Dean Smith on the benchings of James Maddison and Harvey Barnes

GAMEWEEK 37 LINE-UPS

Newcastle United XI: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn, S Longstaff, Guimaraes, Anderson, Almiron, Isak, Wilson.

Subs: Dubravka, Dummett, Gordon, Saint-Maximin, Lewis, Targett, Manquillo, Ashby, L Miley.

Leicester City XI: Iversen, Castagne, Souttar, Faes, Evans, Thomas, Soumare, Ndidi, Tielemans, Iheanacho, Vardy.

Sup: Smithies, Amartey, Kristiansen, Mendy, Praet, Maddison, Tetê, Barnes, Daka.

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  1. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    I can't believe Trippier was benched so much this week. He actually was worth having for once.

    1. BobbyDoesNotLook
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      And that once means points on my bench. Botman also smiling.

    2. fantasist
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Hoping Stones starts vs Brighton and makes up for those 9pts lost

    3. Utopsis
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Sold for Lindelof as don't have any proper Subs so needed a certain starter. Happy enough

    4. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Mistake on my behalf but they had kept 1 CS in last 16 games and Leicester had been in ok attacking form in a massive game for them

  2. Hairy Potter
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Tell me Ma

  3. YouReds
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Rashford no show please!!!

    1. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I'd take a Rashford and Ederson no show for Trip and Iversen points. Not that hopeful for either, but can't see Rash not starting as was just ilness.

  4. Vinyl78LP
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Trips owner and no Isak/Wilson - a glorious nil-nil. Plus keeps Everton on their toes.

  5. Mr. O'Connell
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Iversen and Trippier on the bench waiting to come on.

    Ederson and Grealish 1 pointers absolutely nailed.

    1. fantasist
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Lol can't predict what Pep goes with, as usual

  6. BobbyDoesNotLook
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Isak, Trippier, Botman bench order. Hopefully no wnkery for anybody, rise and shine Rashford and Grealish.

  7. SouthCoastSaint
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone beat a bench of Botman, Trippier, Mitoma and Raya?

    Wasn’t bothered about rank, was chasing a rivals 40 point lead so needed some differentials! Kepa, Stones, VVD and Bruno doing me proud

  8. Flynny
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Who is the best isak replacement up to 7.1m?

    All I can see is bamford if declared fit or awoniyi

    No certainly iheanacho starts....thanks

    1. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      DCL?

      1. Hairy Potter
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        He's 7.9? WTF!

        1. Flynny
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah too much!

        2. Sun Jihai
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Wow. How's he only fallen 0.1m below his starting price?!

          1. Indpush
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Few wanted him from the off?

  9. Gudjohnsen
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Really need Rashford to play against Chelsea.

    Got Isak first on my bench.

  10. Ten Hag of Bud
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Why aren't people crying for WSL fantasy?

    Or is that a private matter?

  11. Hairy Potter
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Didn't Carragher and Neville say a few weeks ago that Liverpool and Man Utd would get 3rd and 4th? Lol!

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Congrats mate!

      1. Hairy Potter
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks! Would be interesting if Liverpool get a chance to nick fourth on the final day.

        1. Hy liverpool
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          O don't think there is a chance and tbh Despite last 10 games we don't deserve to be in CL, newcastle and united did, we can only focus on signing midfielders + may a defender and come back next season.

  12. Superflymonk
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Woohooo Trippier and Botman double cleanies with 5 juicy baps! But boy did they make me wait. Tis a patient man's game!

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Well done.

      1. Superflymonk
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks!

  13. Biggsy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Trippier + Botman = 17 (benched)
    Rashford + Grealish + Mitoma + Salah + Bruno + Isak + Haaland (c) = 16

    You gotta laugh sometimes

  14. Skout
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Chances Rashford misses out completely…?

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Pretty low unless this illness is more than just a cold