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

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Two up front?

With Islam Slimani banned for three matches after being charged with violent conduct by the Football Association, Benitez now has only two forwards at his disposal for the final three matches of the season.

And the United boss may choose to field both in Hertfordshire after his side failed to score in their last two matches and Ayoze Perez delivered another anonymous performance against West Brom to add to his invisible display at Everton five days earlier, meaning his starting spot could be in jeopardy.

Dwight Gayle’s barren run in front of goal has to come to an end at some point with his work ethic and endeavour highly valued by Benitez, while Joselu is pushing for a start after appearing from the bench and coming close to heading in an equaliser last weekend.

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