This is a statistical/data based selection that sees two players from Arsenal (Raya & Gabriel) as Mikel Arteta’s side lead the way in terms of having the best defence in the Premier League in regard to least goals conceded.

Newcastle United have strong home form having conceded only 4 goals at St.James’ Park in the Premier League in 2023/24 – Kieran Trippier has more points than any other defender in the game this campaign – the former Atlético de Madrid defender offers plenty going forward in attack too.

Numerous home players have been selected including Greece international Kostas Tsimikas who is likely to start with Robertson out injured for the foreseeable future.

Mohamed Salah has the armband and continues to shine having returned in 11 of his 13 appearances in the Premier League this season (3 braces).

Bryan Mbeumo and Tomáš Soucek may be appealing from a value point of view (or to be enablers) – West Ham United and Brentford mainly face sides in the bottom half in coming weeks.

Anthony Gordon continues to offer value as well as offering pace and direct play on Newcastle’s left hand side and has numerous attacking returns (10) to his name this season.

Darwin Núñez continues to return at home, Alexander Isak is likely to start with Wilson ruled out through injury and Erling Haaland (vice) faces a Spurs side with few options in terms of out and out central defenders.

Fairly cheap bench options includes Luton Town’s Kaminski and Doughty, as well as Robinson and Garner of Fulham and Everton respectively.