3 changes? - Predicted Newcastle team to face Crystal Palace after Howe's injury update

Premier League football is back on Tyneside, where Newcastle will face Crystal Palace in todays 3pm kick off at St James’ Park.

Here’s the side I’m expecting to start and why:

(4-3-3): Pope – Trippier, Lascelles, Schar, Burn – Longstaff, Bruno, Joelinton - Almiron, Wilson, Gordon.

OUT: Isak, Tonali and Anderson? IN: Wilson, Joelinton and Gordon?

It's always tough to second guess Eddie Howe when he shares injury updates the day before a game. He said Isak will have a late fitness test after failing to train this week and gave little away on Botman.

However, with Dortmund to come on Wednesday, I think he'll stick with Lascelles and recall a fit-again Wilson, saving Botman and Isak for the Champions League next week.

In midfield, Joelinton's return from a hamstring injury means he could replace Tonali if the Italian isn't in the right state of mind to play. After so many emotions, police interrogations, the prospect of a 12 month ban, limited training time (two sessions all week) and trips back and forth to Italy, I'm not convinced he'll start.

Elsewhere, I fully expect Gordon to come back into the side on our left, with the winger back after serving his one match ban in our 2-2 draw at West Ham two weeks ago.

Predicted Crystal Palace XI: Johnstone - Ward, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell - Doucoure, Lerma, Hughes - Ayew, Mateta, Edouard.