Who should start up front for Newcastle United at Chelsea? Our writers have their say

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Aleksandar Mitrovic
Joselu, Aleksandar Mitrovic or Dwight Gayle?

Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez has a decision to make on who he starts up front against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

While summer signing Joselu has struggled to recapture his form of his opening few weeks in black and white, Gayle has shown in flashes in recent weeks that he is close to emulating his goal-laden displays of last season.

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Aleksandar Mitrovic

All the while Aleksandar Mitrovic, a guaranteed starter for his country, has barely been able to get a look in for the Magpies in the Premier League.

Is it time for the Serbian frontman to get a run in the team? Our writers Miles Starforth and Liam Kennedy have their say on the issue above...

Striker Statistics

Joselu

Appearances: 14

Starts: 12

Goals: 2

Aleksandar Mitrovic

Appearances: 6

Starts: 1

Goals: 2

Dwight Gayle

Appearances: 11

Starts: 5

Goals: 1