Newcastle United predicted XI vs. Crystal Palace: Possible starting lineup as Magpies face Anthony Gordon dilemma

Newcastle United's quest to qualify for the Champions League continues on Wednesday against Crystal Palace, but they will have to face the Eagles without boss Eddie Howe, who was admitted to hospital on Friday.

Assistant Jason Tindall will lead the side out, and he will not be able to select centre-backs Jamaal Lascelles and Sven Botman due to knee injuries.

Dan Burn and Fabian Schar partnered each other against Manchester United on Sunday, and the pair will likely continue in central defence.

Considering left-back Lewis Hall may be sidelined until June due to an ankle issue, natural right-back Tino Livramento could play on the left of a back four, while veteran Kieran Trippier is almost certain to be trusted on the opposite side.

In midfield, there is no reason to suggest that any changes will be made from the trio that started against Manchester United, so expect Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton to be stationed ahead of defensive midfielder Sandro Tonali.

Harvey Barnes scored last time out and has made a strong case to retain his place next to striker Alexander Isak.

Anthony Gordon was left on the substitutes bench on Sunday for Jacob Murphy, but perhaps Tindall could look to start the winger in order to freshen his team up.

Newcastle United possible starting lineup: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Gordon, Isak, Barnes

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