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Newcastle United supporters call for Allan Saint-Maximin reintroduction in West Ham United clash

Newcastle United supporters want to see Allan Saint-Maximin restored to the Magpies starting line-up ahead of their clash against West Ham United at St James' Park.

Eddie Howe's side host the Hammers on Saturday night just days after booking their place in the Carabao Cup final later this month, which will see them take on Manchester United.

However, while Tyneside was in a jubilant mood in the wake of their two-legged semifinal win over Southampton, the occasion was slightly soured by Bruno Guimaraes' red card against the Saints.

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While he will be available for Newcastle's trip to Wembley, his three game suspension means Guimaraes is out for the Magpies Premier League ties against West Ham, Bournemouth and Liverpool.

With the Brazilian maestro out, the expectation is Sean Longstaff, who bagged a brace against the Saints, will move into the number six midfield role in Guimaraes absence. That in-turn would lead to Joelinton dropping into midfield, meaning Saint-Maximin could be set to start on the left-hand side of Newcastle's attack.

The Frenchman has not started against for the Magpies since August against Wolves. While he did score a thunderous equaliser that day, a mixture of injuries and strong performances from Joelinton have kept the mercurial winger on the bench.

However, with Guimaraes now suspended, that offers a route back into the Newcastle first team for Saint-Maximin. And it is a move most Newcastle supporters want to see made against West Ham, as evidenced by our fan selected XI.

While Che Adams managed to breach the Magpies defences on Tuesday night, which was just the third goal they have conceded since their return to competitive action on December 20, Newcastle fans expect an unchanged backline of Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schar, Sven Botman and Dan Burn.

Longstaff, Joelinton and Joe Willock are selected in a three-man midfield while Miguel Almiron, Callum Wilson and Saint-Maximin are chosen to lead the line for the Magpies.

Newcastle United fans want to see Allan Saint-Maximin start against West Ham in Bruno Guimaraes' absence (ChronicleLive)

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