da realsbet： The Championship action just keeps on coming and after most of the sides in the division played last night, Newcastle United host Norwich City in a big clash at the top of the table.
da esport bet： Both sides will have watched on yesterday as Huddersfield went back to the top of the league after beating Rotherham, ousting Norwich from top spot whilst the competitive nature also saw Newcastle slip to ninth place.
If Norwich can win at St James’ Park this evening they’ll go a point clear of the Terriers at the top but it’s the Magpies who can make the most ground as three points will see them jump to third, ahead of Brighton, and a point behind tonight’s opponents.
Rafa Benitez is now all too aware of the battle the Championship offers and he’ll be determined to get things back on track after a draw at Aston Villa at the weekend.
We reckon they’ve got a good chance of doing so, too, especially if they go with this line-up…
Goalkeeper
Karl Darlow has started to feature a bit more but it’s more than likely Matz Sels will start between the sticks tonight.
Defenders
Rafa Benitez has a bit of an issue at right-back with Vurnon Anita suspended and DeAndre Yedlin a fitness doubt.
If the latter cannot play, Chancel Mbemba would be the best option down that side with Jamaal Lascelles and Ciaran Clark forming the centre-half partnership.
Paul Dummett started on the left last time out and should play again as he seems to be first choice over Achraf Lazaar right now.
Midfielders
The Magpies’ midfield is looking pretty settled and it shouldn’t really change from the 1-1 draw against Aston Villa.
Jack Colback wasn’t in the squad for that game and so Isaac Hayden may get to start once again against the Canaries, with Jonjo Shelvey, Matt Ritchie and Yoan Gouffran supporting him.
Forwards
Mohamed Diame has been exactly what Rafa Benitez wanted with his drive forward so he should start and be the one to link midfield and attack.
Meanwhile, Aleksandar Mitrovic should get the nod. With no Newcastle forward really staking their claim as the main man up top, he should get the chance to do so here.
The Line-Up
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Newcastle have got a pretty settled side now and that will only help with consistency. Rafa Benitez has a good squad at his disposal and for the couple of changes he will makes from the game against Villa, he has plenty of options to pick from.