Preview: Newcastle United vs AFC Wimbledon: EFL Cup Third Round Preview and Lineups

Preview: Newcastle United vs AFC Wimbledon: EFL Cup Third Round Preview and Lineups

Newcastle United will host AFC Wimbledon tonight at St. James’ Park in what promises to be an exciting third-round EFL Cup tie.

The Premier League side, fresh from a 1-1 draw against Manchester City, are looking to make a strong push in the competition, but AFC Wimbledon will be aiming to upset the top-flight team.

Eddie Howe is expected to rotate his squad, giving valuable minutes to some younger and fringe players, but the Magpies will still look to key men like Callum Wilson and Bruno Guimarães to ensure victory.

AFC Wimbledon, the underdogs from League Two, are riding high after a thrilling 6-4 win over Ipswich Town and will look to their attacking duo of Omar Bugiel and Josh Kelly to exploit any defensive lapses from Newcastle.

Predicted Lineups:Newcastle United: Pope; Trippier, Schär, Botman, Burn; Longstaff, Tonali, Guimarães; Almirón, Wilson, Gordon.

AFC Wimbledon: Tzanev; Biler, Johnson, Nightingale, Currie; Reeves, Pell, McCormick; Bugiel, Kelly, Tilley.

With a 7:45 PM kickoff at St. James’ Park, this game is set to deliver plenty of drama. Can Newcastle’s strength overwhelm their lower-league opponents, or will Wimbledon pull off a giant-killing upset?

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