Eddie Howe has rung the changes for Newcastle United's clash against Wolves with the head coach making FIVE changes - and revamping his front three.
Howe had no choice but to make a change in midfield with Joelinton banned but Joe Willock replaced him in the engine room. Jamaal Lascelles was benched again despite his man of the match display at Man City last weekend.
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Another huge call saw Miguel Almiron dropped for Jacob Murphy whole Callum Wilson also paid the price for poor recent displays with Alexander Isak taking his place. Anthony Gordon was also injured with Allan Saint-Maximin playing ahead of him.
Matt Targett remained on the bench with Dan Burn preferred at left-back while Elliot Anderson must again wait for his opportunity.
UNITED: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Willock; Murphy, Isak, Saint-Maximin
Subs: Dubravka, Dummett, Lascelles, Wilson, Ritchie, Targett, Manquillo, Almiron, Anderson
WOLVES: Sa; Semedy, Dawson, Kilman, Jonny; Lemina, Neves, Moutinho; A.Traore, Jimenez, Podence
Subs: Bentley, Ait-Nouri, Collins, Neto, Hwang, Cunha, Toti, Nunes, Joao Gomes
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