Locked together on points, wins, draws and defeats in the Premier League table, Fulham and Newcastle United round off inconsistent campaigns at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon.
Both the Magpies and the Cottagers could surge into the top half of the standings with victory in the capital, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for the two clubs.
FULHAM vs. NEWCASTLE
FULHAM
Out: Joachim Andersen (suspended), Jonah Kusi-Asare (knee)
Doubtful: Ryan Sessegnon (muscle)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Leno; Castagne, Diop, Bassey, Robinson; Iwobi, Lukic; Wilson, King, Kevin; Jimenez
NEWCASTLE
Out: Joelinton (thigh), Tino Livramento (groin), Fabian Schar (foot), Emil Krafth (knee), Lewis Miley (calf)
Doubtful: Sandro Tonali (hamstring)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Guimaraes, Willock; Barnes, Woltemade, Ramsey; Osula
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