Newcastle United face a crunch Premier League tie this evening when they travel to Turf Moor to face Burnley, a match where both high-flying and overachieving clubs will look to continue their thrilling start to the season.
The Magpies enter tonight’s fixture in eighth place but could rise as high as sixth with a win, overtaking Watford and Liverpool, whilst a defeat would see Sean Dyche’s Clarets leapfrog the Tyneside giants in the Premier League standings.
Newcastle, on the back of a three-match unbeaten run in October, will be keen to continue their fine form and secure back-to-back victories in the Premier League for the first-time since mid-November, with tonight’s game giving the Magpies a huge chance to build greatness.
Rafael Benitez’s side tackle Bournemouth next weekend, and could feasibly enter the international break on a five-match unbeaten run, and fans have made it clear who they believe will be a crucial figure this evening as they’ve earned their Spanish manager to start midfield ace Mikel Merino.
Merino, on-loan from Borussia Dortmund, has thoroughly impressed in the Premier League so far this season and the 21-year-old has established himself as a key player amidst Benitez’s ranks.
I would love to see Merino as number 10 with Gayle up top tomorrow #nufc
— The Looney Toon (@ToonArmy_4ever) October 29, 2017
https://twitter.com/Sm0keyRobinson/status/924227171777961986
My team prediction for Monday:
Elliot
Yedlin Lascelles Lejeune Manquillo
Shelvey Merino
Ritchie Ayoze Atsu
Mitro— Arran (@nufcarran) October 26, 2017
https://twitter.com/NUFCJeff7/status/924193125727391745
https://twitter.com/FIorianLejeune/status/924735286155907072
Rather have Jonjo higher too. Merino looks too good to not start DM
— Leuz Dolla 🇸🇳 🇬🇲 🇬🇳 (@Asallsince1993) October 29, 2017
https://twitter.com/jbxnufc/status/924952161947136000
https://twitter.com/82ddf76c2dc3461/status/924940548426825728
Wish a was away to Burnley the night, mainly for the drink and to see Merino play. What a treat.
— Jonathan Snaith (@Jonny_Snaith) October 30, 2017
