Newcastle United PREDICTED XI (And Score) Vs Northampton Town

10. Central Attacking Midfield - Siem de Jong (Man Utd Rating - N/A)

If the Dutchman is fit, of course... That trusty old Shields Gazette report also claims that Siem is in line for his first competitive start this season - after having to pull out of the Swansea game with a shin injury. Bets on how long he'll last before having to be replaced by Ayoze Perez? Let us know in the comments section.

11. Striker - Papiss Cisse (Man Utd Rating - N/A)

Could this be the Senegalese international's last home game as a Newcastle United player? Rumours of the forward leaving for Galatasaray are gathering pace, while his replacement has already been reportedly earmarked in the form of Wolves' 22-year-old Benik Afobe in a deal for around £5 million. Either way, Papiss still has a point to prove not only to the fans and Steve McClaren - both of which have already been doubting his performances this season - but to Aleksandar Mitrovic. The Serb was brutally brilliant at Old Trafford at the weekend and showed that he is much more suited to McClaren's favoured 4-2-3-1 formation. A sackful of goals here and Newcastle's number nine could force his head coach into a rethink before the visit of Arsenal.