Who Eddie Howe should pick in midfield as Newcastle boss faces Tottenham selection dilemma

Newcastle travel to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday as they look to rediscover their winning form. Eddie Howe's men had gone on an incredible nine match unbeaten run to pull clear of Premier League relegation trouble but headed into the international break on the back of two defeats.

The Magpies now take on Champions League chasing Spurs and Howe has a genuine selection headache in midfield to contend with. Big money January signing Bruno Guimaraes was made to be patient for his opportunity given the form of Newcastle's midfield trio of Joe Willock, Jonjo Shelvey and Joelinton.

However, injuries and illness presented the Brazilian international with his chance and he impressed during three successive starts in March. He has then backed that up with is national team, bagging a goal and two assists as the Selecao sealed top sport in South America World Cup qualifying.

Willock, Shelvey and Joelinton are all fit ahead of the weekend, though, leaving Howe with a big decision to make over his starting midfield three. Here, our Chronicle Live writers offer their thoughts on who should get the nod and you can let us know your thoughts by voting here.

It's hard to believe we are living in the same season when Newcastle United's XI once effectively picked itself. But under Eddie Howe there are players in every position vying for a slot. Whether that's down to the fact that Newcastle can buy players in any position now and it has turned up the heat on the squad is up for debate.

But it has led us to an intriguing battle for midfielder places. We know four into three won't go as far as Howe's 4-3-3 formation is concerned. And we know that's the formation Eddie likes the best as he's used it nine times this season.

Therefore who drops