OPINION
Newcastle United head into an away clash against Manchester United on Saturday as one of three Premier League teams still without a win this season, and Rafa Benitez must make four changes to his starting lineup.
The Magpies fell to a disappointing 2-0 loss at home to Leicester City last weekend to remain in the bottom three after seven games, with Benitez’s side having earned just two points so far.
They travel to Old Trafford looking to head into the international break on a high, and will hope to capitalise on a poor run of form which has seen the Red Devils endure their worst start to a season in 29 years.
In goal, Benitez must stick with Martin Dubravka.
In defence, DeAndre Yedlin must keep his spot at right-back, with Federico Fernandez replacing Ciaran Clark at centre-back alongside Jamaal Lascelles, while Paul Dummett comes in at left-back with Kenedy pushed further forward.
In the centre of the park must be Jonjo Shelvey and Mo Diame as usual, with Matt Ritchie on the right flank and Kenedy on the left.
In attack, summer signing Yoshinori Muto must be handed a rare start up front, with the misfiring £45,000-a-week star Ayoze Perez [Spotrac] axed, while Jacob Murphy must also be handed a chance to shine in place of Joselu.
The Magpies will need to break fast if they want to nick a goal against United, and having that jet-heeled duo in attack will help them do that.
