Preston vs Newcastle United predicted team: Who deserves to start after cup brilliance?

Jamaal Lascelles /// Ciaran Clark

Jamaal Lascelles and Ciaran Clark were evicted in favour of Chancel Mbemba and Grant Hanley on Tuesday but they will likely resume their encampment in the heart of the Toon defence.

Mbemba has picked up a knock after the game, as per the Chronicle, and Hanley has been limited to cup action this term.

Lascelles and Clark have forged an almost unbeatable pairing at the back and Rafa Benitez will be loath to disprut that.

The last time the side conceded was three games ago during the 3-1 win over Rotherham Town and the gaffer will want to make it four in a row on Saturday.