Newcastle United supporters have stressed the importance of Allan Saint-Maximin's performance this afternoon after the winger was restored to the starting line-up. Eddie Howe has not started the French playmaker in the Premier League since August but he's been given an opportunity this afternoon.
The winger starts in the absence of Bruno Guimaraes who will miss the next three games through suspension. The Brazilian was shown a straight red in the Magpies' win over Southampton in the Carabao Cup.
Saint-Maximin is the only to the side that won against the Saints in midweek, with Joelinton moving into the heart of midfield. Fans were pleased to see the winger back in action from the start.
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Here's what Newcastle United supporters had to say on the team news to face West Ham United:
@JohnPoulsonn said: "Incoming Maxi masterclass."
@TommyAltSoBored tweeted: "What a great line up c'mon the Magpies."
@tynetakes said: "Good selection. Good to see ASM get his chance, hope he takes it. Shame about no Isak and excited to see what Anthony Gordon can do from bench. Big game chance to open a game hope there’s no cup hangover. HWTL."
@DanishGeordie9 said: "THE KING IS BACK."
@Biswajinag03 tweeted: "Great to see Ryan Fraser involved in the match day squad. I would really like to see how he fares if given a chance."
@madebyclancy said: "Let’s have it, Maxi needs to be at his best!"
@evan_kiropoulos said: "Maxi is going to ball today."
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