Newcastle United Starting XI vs Hull City: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

Newcastle United need a response. A 4-1 defeat at Leeds United strips away the excuses and leaves Matthias Jaissle with a simple task ahead of Hull City, pick a side that can win, and pick one that can cope with a growing injury list.

The problem is obvious. Several players who would usually be in the starting XI are unavailable, the squad looks stretched, and a few positions now pick themselves for the wrong reasons. That does not mean there are no decisions to make. There are. Some are practical, some are tactical, and some are about deciding who can be trusted after a bad afternoon.

Against Hull at St James' Park, Newcastle should still expect to dominate the ball. That means this is less about sentiment and more about function. They need control in midfield, better use of possession, and more threat in the final third.