Fulham vs Newcastle LIVE commentary: Eddie Howe aims to end woeful FA Cup record in all-Premier League tie – kick-off time, team news and talkSPORT coverage
Fulham welcome Newcastle to Craven Cottage on Saturday evening in the FA Cup fourth round, live on talkSPORT.
The Cottagers head into this tie following a Carabao Cup semi-final defeat to Liverpool and they will be keen to bounce back from their midweek disappointment.
Marco Silva’s side are back at home three days after that loss, this time taking on the Magpies who have lost five of their last six in all competitions.
Eddie Howe has had to deal with countless injuries this season and that has been taking a toll on his squad in recent weeks.
If history is anything to go by, Newcastle don’t have much of a chance this weekend…
The Toon have lost their last seven FA Cup ties against fellow Premier League sides.
No top-flight team has ever been beaten in eight consecutive meetings with such opponents, meaning they will be aiming to avoid an unwanted record on Saturday.
It’s going to be a difficult task though, especially when considering Howe’s personal record in the competition.
The Newcastle manager has never won an FA Cup match against a Premier League opponent.
He has lost eight and drawn one of his nine attempts, losing two with Burnely and six as Bournemouth boss.
Fulham may rotate their side following Wednesday night's Carabao Cup exit.
Harrison Reed and Kenny Tete were both on the bench against Liverpool meaning they could come into the starting line-up this weekend.
Adama Traore remains out injured while Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi remain with Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations.
As for Newcastle, Joelinton’s season looks to be over after he had surgery on his thigh.
Callum Wilson is likely to remain on the sidelines alongside Harvey Barnes, Nick Pope, Elliot Anderson, Joe Willock and Jacob Murphy.
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