Leeds United boss Sam Allardyce rung the changes for his sides defeat to Manchester City last weekend making four changes. They weren't quite able to come away from the Etihad with any points, but the 2-1 defeat was a lot less harsh a scoreline than many predicted.
The Whites have the worst defensive record in the division, while Newcastle United were free scoring leading up to the Arsenal game. Allardyce opted for more experience on the road at City to stop the free scoring league leaders, but has hinted he could opt for a different approach against the Magpies.
Adam Forshaw came into the heart of midfield, with the Whites operating with a midfield three rather than a 4-2-3-1. "[Forshaw will be] Tremendously important because it's been pointed out to me by coaches, by a lot of the staff at the football club that the midfield has been slightly weak in terms of particularly its out-of-possession work," Allardyce told Leeds Live.
