Harvey Barnes and 17% passer axed: Three Newcastle players who should be omitted vs Fulham

Newcastle face Fulham with manager Jaissle under pressure after four losses in five; three players should be dropped including right-back Dedic.

Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle faces mounting pressure as the Magpies sit 13th in the Premier League after losing four of their last five matches. A defeat at fellow strugglers Fulham could cost him his job.

Football Insider has identified three players who should be axed from the starting XI for the trip to Craven Cottage. Right-back Amar Dedic has struggled in recent losses, winning just two duels against Everton and completing only one accurate long ball from seven attempts (17%). He has also faced off-field issues after being caught with illegal weapons in a public area midweek. Lewis Miley is fit again and should reclaim the right-back position.

Left winger Harvey Barnes failed to create a chance or register a shot against Everton, won just one of nine duels, and completed one accurate cross from eight attempts (12%). He was also dispossessed three times, more than any other player. Striker Osula was substituted at half-time against Crystal Palace after just seven touches and one duel won from four attempts, then started against Everton with 13 touches and three completed passes. Jaissle must make changes if he wants to keep his job.