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Five changes Rafa Benitez could make to his Newcastle starting XI for the trip to Watford

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A change at centre-back?

Benitez recently spoke of his desire to reinstate Chancel Mbemba to the staring XI and the Congo international could be granted a rare start at Vicarage Road after months in the wilderness.

Many supporters consider Mbemba to be the most talented centre-back at St James’ Park and would love to see him command a regular starting role despite the flourishing partnership of captain Jamaal Lascelles and Florian Lejeune in 2018

It seems unlikely that Benitez would break up the Lascelles-Lejeune axis on a long-term basis but there’s a strong chance Mbemba will be granted the opportunity to demonstrate he can step in when required against Watford, despite the United boss’ myriad reservations about his capacity to follow instructions and communicate efficiently on the field.

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