Newcastle lineup vs. West Ham: Predicted XI for Premier League fixture as Eddie Howe makes Anthony Gordon decision

Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon is expected to be snubbed by Eddie Howe again when the Magpies host West Ham United in Sunday's Premier League contest.

The England international is fully fit again following a hip injury, but he has been left on the bench during his side's last two matches against Brighton & Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest.

Following Newcastle's 1-1 draw at Forest last weekend, Howe said that he was "looking at the future" when asked why Gordon was omitted again, suggesting that the winger is on the way out of St James' Park this summer amid reports of an agreement with Bayern Munich.

Earlier in the season, Gordon would have been a straight swap for Joelinton - who is a doubt with a thigh injury - but Jacob Ramsey could instead fill that void after coming off the bench to assist Harvey Barnes's opener last time out.

The latter now boasts 21 goal involvements for the season - 16 of his own and five assists - and should also step in for Jacob Murphy, but Nick Woltemade and Will Osula are expected to continue in the central roles.

Whether Bruno Guimaraes or Sandro Tonali will play their final home game for Newcastle this weekend is unclear, but the midfield duo should start as Howe's double pivot regardless.

Rather than deploy a natural right-back in Kieran Trippier last weekend, Howe sprung a surprise by starting Lewis Hall in that role, and the 21-year-old should continue in that unfamiliar slot after holding his own at the City Ground.

Lewis Miley (calf), Emil Krafth (knee), Tino Livramento (groin) and Fabian Schar (ankle) will not be involved for the Magpies.

Newcastle United possible starting lineup:

Pope; Hall, Thiaw, Botman, Burn; Tonali, Guimaraes; Barnes, Woltemade, Ramsey; Osula

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