Newcastle United return from the international break on the back of some decent form so far for Rafael Benitez’ side, with the Magpies boasting ten points from the opening seven matches- putting them on course to reach their target of 40 points.
A decent run of games is approaching for the Tyneside giants, where they can significantly improve their points tally, and although a trip to the South Coast to face Southampton is tricky, the Saints haven’t endured the best of campaigns thus far.
Newcastle will certainly feel that they have the opportunity to get something from the game and Benitez’ team selection will need to be spot-on, which is why we’ve identified three players that simply must feature in this weekend’s clash.
Rotating the team is part and parcel of life in the Premier League and Benitez needs to ensure that his entire squad is on-form, rather than just relying on the same starting XI every week; especially as players like Dwight Gayle, who were crucial last year, are yet to hit their stride this campaign.
