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Predicting Newcastle United’s December fixtures
December 2nd, 2020 | No Comments |
Just like last season, Newcastle are not going to get relegated from the Premier League, but the St. James’ Park faithful would like to see the team show more ambition. It may be a case of hoping against hope, but perhaps things in December will change. (more…)
Newcastle vs Crystal Palace – Can the Magpies bounce back against wounded Eagles?
December 19th, 2019 | No Comments |
No UK TV.
After the disappointment of a narrow defeat to Burnley (after a dodgy decision too), Steve Bruce and the Magpies will be looking for a return to winning form at home against Roy Hodgson’s wounded Eagles on Saturday.
Injuries and Suspensions
It is no secret that Crystal Palace have had something of an injury crisis in recent times with Newcastle United old boys Patrick van Aanholt and Andros Townsend out, as well as Jeffrey Schlupp, Gary Cahill (knee) and Jairo Riedewald, with Mamadou Sakho still suspended for a straight red card. (more…)
Sheffield United vs Newcastle match preview: Will the Blades cut the Magpies down to size?
December 4th, 2019 | 2 Comments |
Place: Bramall Lane, Sheffield,
TV: Amazon Prime.
After an excellent and somewhat unexpected draw against champions Man City last Saturday, Steve Bruce and the lads travel to Sheffield United’s Bramall Lane on Thursday evening to face Chris Wilder’s Blades on their home turf. For a newly promoted team Sheffield United have done well to be be in the top half of the Premier League without a star studded team, the South Yorkshire side have been a bit like a Geoffrey Boycott of football this season, generally unspectacular but stubborn, obstinate and hard to beat. (more…)
Match Preview: Can the Toon get back to winning ways against Wolves?
October 24th, 2019 | No Comments |
Place: St James’ Park, Newcastle
TV: Sky
Toiling in the relegation zone, a win is essential for Newcastle United to move clear of the drop-zone when they host a rigid Wolverhampton Wanderers side known for their defensive strength.
After the euphoria in form of a win against Manchester United, the follow-up narrow loss to Chelsea stung like a bee for the Magpies. Now returning to St. James Park, Steve Bruce’s side aim to take inspiration from the unbridled support to come out on top. (more…)