Newcastle United Line-ups vs Wolves: Wissa & Ramsey Decisions Analyzed

Newcastle United travel to Molineux to take on Wolves in the Premier League Newcastle United have had a bit of a luxury. Five days between games. They had better make the most of it as the fixture calendar ramps up again very shortly. Having played 120 minutes against Bournemouth in the FA Cup and then suffered an energy-sapping defeat against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, Eddie Howe's biggest challenge will be to make sure his players tread the right line between resting and retaining their sharpness. With PSV Eindhoven in town on Wednesday night, he may opt to give a couple of his players another breather but an improving Wolves can't be taken lightly with precious Premier League points up for grabs. What team will he choose? We asked our writers to pick their starting line-up for today's trip to Molineux. Lee Ryder Newcastle United live to fight another day after the defeat to Man City but shouldn't get too down in the dumps. United after all go into week 22 of the Premier League season still vying for a top five spot. I would expect the game to come too early for Kieran Trippier to start with in-form Lewis Miley to keep his place. Lewis Hall is also playing well right now so despite worries defensively with the likes of Fabian Schar and Tino Livarmento out, Newcastle can still name a strong defensive rearguard. The midfield trio should be refreshed and with Jacob Murphy injured I would go with Anthony Elanga, who was backed by Eddie Howe on Friday. Harvey Barnes and Nick Woltemade could be seen as game changers from the bench. Barnes netted in this one last season and will be keen to extend his lead at the top of the scorer's chart. My NUFC XI: Pope, Miley, Thiaw, Botman, Hall, Joelinton, Tonali, Guimaraes, Barnes, Elanga, Wissa. Sean McCormick Newcastle have had the luxury of five days between Tuesday’s defeat to Man City and today’s trip to Wolves and ahead of a gruelling run of fixtures I think that has allowed them to reset and should see the strongest team available to Eddie Howe being named from the start. Right now, Lewis Miley should remain at right-back and the rest of the back four picks itself. The midfield three of Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali and Joelinton should start together with Harvey Barnes and Anthony Gordon on the wings. Up front, I would start with Yoane Wissa over Nick Woltemade. Wissa missed some chances on Tuesday but is at least getting into goalscoring positions. I think he’s more suited to the hustle and bustle of the Premier League, while I’d start Woltemade in Wednesday’s Champions League clash against PSV. My NUFC XI: Pope; Miley, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Barnes, Gordon; Wissa Ross Gregory Start Harvey Barnes. That is it! I couldn't believe Newcastle's top goalscorer was left on the bench at kick-off on Tuesday night for the biggest game of the season. I know he'd played 120 minutes a few days earlier - he shouldn't have been allowed to, given his importance, but that's a different story - but he was then deemed fit and fresh enough to come on before half-time against City. Why not just start him in the semi-final and take him off after an hour? Anyhow, rant over. Breathe. Barnes starts, so does Gordon and Wissa - a goal threat away from home on the counter attack - for me. In fact, there should be no need to rotate anyone really, with five days since they last played. Tonali in midfield for the unlucky Ramsey and let's go full strength. My NUFC XI: Pope, Miley, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Barnes, Gordon, Wissa. FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK!Keep up with all the Newcastle United latest via the Chronicle’s dedicated Facebook page Stuart Jamieson Newcastle can't - and won't - take this one lightly, even with the Champions League game with PSV looming. For me, the back four picks itself, with Lewis Miley retaining the right-back spot alongside Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman and Lewis Hall. United need some control in midfield, so Sandro Tonali should start after his midweek 'rest'. It's tempting to give Bruno a break but I would perhaps allow Joelinton to step down and continue with Jacob Ramsey. Up front, Gordon and Barnes have to start, so it's just a question of who leads the line. Both Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa need goals, and while I would love to play them both, that could leave United short elsewhere, so I'm sticking with Wissa for now. My NUFC XI: Pope, Miley, Thiaw, Botman, Hall, Tonali, Guimaraes, Ramsey, Barnes, Gordon, Wissa. Pick your NUFC XI Who would you pick this afternoon, and who misses out? Put yourself in Eddie Howe's shoes and select your Newcastle United XI from the player available below.