After returning to the top of the Championship, Newcastle United return to the FA Cup as they host Birmingham City in their 3rd round replay.
Following a 1-1 draw with the Blues at St. Andrew’s, the injury-stricken Magpies could do without the game in all honesty, though Rafa Benitez’s side will be determined to turn around a dismal record in recent years within England’s oldest knockout competition.
Though the Toon Army managed to hold off Brentford in their most recent match, the three points picked up at Griffin Park came at somewhat of a cost as the likes of Dwight Gayle, Vurnon Anita and Isaac Hayden picked up knocks against the Bees.
Clearly, an injury list of this magnitude is likely to have an effect on the complexion of the Toon’s starting eleven, though the return of Jonjo Shelvey is a monumental boost for the St. James’ Park giants.
With that in mind, here’s the 4-2-3-1 he should field to beat the Blues tomorrow night.
