Newcastle United supporters are hoping Anthony Gordon can put in a good performance in a rare start against Southampton at St. James' Park. The January arrival has had to bide his time since making the £45million move from Goodison Park.
Eddie Howe's side can further strengthen their grip on the top four with their Champions League rivals set to play one another this weekend. Manchester United take on Aston Villa while Tottenham Hotspur travel to Liverpool. A win for the Magpies would see them either increase their gap over the chasing pack, or move clear of the Red Devils if results go their way.
The Toon are taking on a Southampton side that are locked at the foot of the Premier League, but Ruben Selles' side have fared well against sides in the top half in recent weeks.
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Here's what Newcastle United supporters had to say on the team news against Southampton:
@MagpieGroupNUFC said: "Happy with that. We have FIVE subs who can fill it at left back which would have made Alan Pardew very happy."
@Pardiola__ tweeted: "Good chance for Gordon to show what he’s got."
@agbnufc_ tweeted: "I am willing Gordon to shine and score so badly."
@Andrew37116878 said: "No Longstaff hope Gordon takes his chance this afternoon HWTL."
@StolenStones tweeted: "Hoping Gordon can start his scoring today."
@dpi_flickz said: "Would’ve loved to see Targett start again, feel like he would’ve got Gordon into the game better than Burn could. either way I think the line-up is good enough to win this, come on lads big game here."
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