Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Everton must find goals, Forest need tight games to go their way and there’s a mighty showdown in Manchester
Eddie Howe turned radical as Newcastle lost their FA Cup quarter-final at Manchester City earlier this month, deploying a back three. For a confirmed four-at-the-back manager, it represented quite a departure but retaining it might just suit Newcastle’s personnel – particularly against West Ham at St James’ Park this Saturday. Given that Sven Botman is sidelined for nine months following ACL surgery – and with hindsight the Dutch defender should have had that operation when he first damaged his knee in September – the best back three would surely be Jamaal Lascelles, Fabian Schär and Dan Burn flanked by Kieran Trippier, if fit, or Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall. Hall has disappointed following his summer loan from Chelsea but a left wing-back position might finally enable him to demonstrate why many once believed he was an England player in the making. With Schär showing off his ball skills at sweeper, 3-5-2 might yet propel Newcastle into Europa League combat next season. Louise Taylor
Newcastle v West Ham, Saturday 12.30pm GMT
Bournemouth v Everton, Saturday 3pm GMT
Chelsea v Burnley, Saturday 3pm GMT
Nottingham Forest v Crystal Palace, Saturday 3pm GMT
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