Newcastle United fans will be delighted to see their side back in the Premier League once again.

Not just because it means they were only out of the top tier for one season after a torrid 2015/16 season. Or even the fact that their top spot finish and promotion was a just reward for the hard work from the players and the rebuilding project under Rafa Benitez.

It's also great news for the Toon Army and neutrals as well as it means we can finally pick Newcastle players for our Fantasy Premier League sides once again.

In the past we've had some cracking players available from the North-East side; from Demba Ba to Hatem Ben Arfa to Yohan Cabaye.

And with Benitez's side expected to consolidate their promotion and finish near the middle of the table, there's likely to be a few prospects tucked away this year too.

Here are our three recommendations...

Jamaal Lascelles

 

Newcastle's defence may well be a decent source of fantasy points this season.

As a newly-promoted side, the Magpies will want to remain solid at the back to pick up some early points. And as we've seen from Benitez's time at Liverpool, the Spaniard knows how to play defensively.

Jamaal Lascelles holds perhaps the most profitable route into that defence. As club captain and with 41 appearances under his belt he is the most reliable starter, while his aerial prowess should see him earn a few bonus points.

For £4.5m you could do a lot worse.

Matt Ritchie

 

We can forgive people for feeling a bit apprehensive about picking up Matt Ritchie after his first Premier League season at Bournemouth.

After netting 15 goals in their promotion season, the midfielder was expected to step up for Eddie Howe's attack-minded side. While his contribution wasn't bad (four goals and eight assists with 119 total points), fantasy owners were hoping for more of a cutting edge.

With a second bite of the cherry (sorry), a year of top-flight experience under his belt and set-pieces to his name, Ritchie is primed to beat his score from two years ago.

Dwight Gayle

Fantasy managers are generally hesitant to put in a striker from a newly-promoted side, preferring to let them test the water before investing.

Even though Dwight Gayle never established himself as a consistent starter at Crystal Palace however, his record in the Premier League speaks volumes.

Gayle managed 15 goals in 27 starts over three seasons at Selhurst Park, averaging a goal every 161 minutes.

With a side built to supply him and 23 goals last season, the £6.5m man makes for a very tempting with Newcastle's kind start.