Newcastle Lunchtime Round-Up, Saturday 7th November 2026: Jaissle's Magpies Head to Fulham Looking to End Their Slump

All eyes are on Craven Cottage this afternoon as Newcastle travel to face Fulham in a 3pm kick-off, with Matthias Jaissle's side aiming to put back-to-back defeats to Everton behind them (The Mag) (The Mag) (Chronicle Live). Predicted line-ups are doing the rounds, with Newcastle World and The Mag both expecting several changes, including a recall for Sean Steur (Newcastle World) (Newcastle World). Jaissle has reportedly given an encouraging verdict on both Steur and a fellow £75m man that fans have been keen to see given more game time (Newcastle World).

On the mood around the club, Chronicle Live report that Jaissle has set himself a deadline to turn things around and has dropped a hint about a possible formation tweak (Chronicle Live). The Shields Gazette carry a pointed attacking message from Jaissle to his strikers after a quiet run in front of goal, with one forward ruled out for three matches (Shields Gazette). BBC Sport's Chris Sutton has been offering a gloomy prediction on how Newcastle's campaign might pan out as they head into their thirteenth league game of the season (The Mag).

In the dressing room, Yoane Wissa has used his place in the club's new five-man Player Leadership Group to issue a rallying call to teammates (Shields Gazette), while Harvey Barnes has also delivered his own "step up" message as one of the senior voices in the squad (Shields Gazette). Captain Dan Burn, back after World Cup duty and an ankle problem, has spoken about understanding supporters' frustrations having once been a fan himself (The Mag).

Elsewhere, Chronicle Live report Newcastle are expected to give an update on stadium development plans this month, while also detailing the situation facing Matias Fernandez-Pardo (Chronicle Live). There's also a lighter note as Amar Dedic has spoken out after being questioned by Northumbria Police over a bow and arrow spotted near Harlow Hill (Chronicle Live). Former Newcastle man Sandro Tonali has opened up on a tough spell before recent improved form at Tottenham since his £100m departure (Newcastle World).

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