Benitez should give these 3 Newcastle players a chance in the FA Cup

Daryl Murphy

Newcastle have a few injury concerns in the attacking department, not least Dwight Gayle, who went off with a muscle problem in the win over Brentford on Saturday.

Thus, former Ipswich striker Daryl Murphy looks set to lead the line at St James’ Park on Wednesday, and rightly so given that he has scored twice in his last two starts for the Magpies.

The 33-year-old struggled with his fitness at the start of the campaign, and made just one appearance for Benitez’s men in 2016 following his summer arrival from Ipswich.

However, Murphy netted in the 1-1 draw with Birmingham a few weeks ago and also got the winner against Brentford at the weekend, so he’s in good form and, if he’s fit, should start again for Newcastle on Wednesday.