Newcastle Predicted XI: Leicester City (H)

It’s been a stuttering start for Newcastle in the Premier League, and the Magpies sit 18th after their first six games.

Yet to record a win, Rafael Benitez will be eager to see his side take the game to Leicester early.

Favouring a five at the back formation against bigger teams, Benitez switched to a flat back four in Saturday’s 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace.

It will be interesting to see if the Spaniard deploys the same tactic against the Foxes, or opts once again for a defensively loaded XI.

Here’s how we think Newcastle will line up at the weekend:

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