From one North London opponent to the other. Newcastle United looked good in dispatching Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 yesterday. Can they do the same to Arsenal FC, the other North London side, in midweek? The Magpies are riding a nice wave of momentum right now, having not lost in a month, and going unblemished in the six matches played over that span. What has been the key to … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction vs Arsenal FC
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Newcastle United Team News at Arsenal: Sven Botman, Nick Pope
We have a couple of injury/fitness news updates for Newcastle United, ahead of their visit to Arsenal for the EFL Cup clash on Tuesday night. Sven Botman, who just returned from a very long layoff, due to a knee injury, has a new but very minor issue to contend with. Sven Botman started the 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur, and played all the way into extra time until he had … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Team News at Arsenal: Sven Botman, Nick Pope
Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction vs Newcastle United (EFL Cup Semifinals)
Arsenal FC have to feel pretty disappointed about their result at Falmer Stadium yesterday. They lacked the killer instinct to finish the game off and hence dropped two points that they easily should, or at least could, have had in their quest to catch Liverpool in the league title race. Now the attention shifts to the League Cup and a visit from a surging Newcastle United … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction vs Newcastle United (EFL Cup Semifinals)
Arsenal Team News vs Newcastle: Kai Havertz, Ethan Nwaneri
Kai Havertz, it was believed, had recovered well enough from his unspecified illness to feature this weekend. However, the German midfielder/forward was not passed fit, and he did not make the squad for the score draw at Brighton & Hove Albion yesterday. Will Kai Havertz feature on Tuesday night in the League Cup semifinal against Newcastle? For now, I think we need to … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Newcastle: Kai Havertz, Ethan Nwaneri
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa Starting XI Predictions
Tis the season everyone! Festive fixtures, accentuated by the traditional Boxing Day full slate of action, is upon us. Celebrate the Yuletide with our preview of Newcastle United vs Aston Villa, one of the more captivating matches on Boxing Day docket. Villa worked their way up the table last season, to the point that they earned a UEFA Champions League for this campaign. … [Read more...] about Newcastle United vs Aston Villa Starting XI Predictions
Newcastle vs Aston Villa Team News: Joelinton, Sven Botman, Jacob Ramsey
According to Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe, Joelinton will be passed fit to feature for Boxing Day. The forward/attacking midfielder was absent for the 4-0 rout of Ipswich Town, after being hospitalized, due to his being elbowed by Brentford defender Nathan Collins in the EFL Cup Quarterfinals on Wednesday. However, as Howe explained, that rest and relaxation will … [Read more...] about Newcastle vs Aston Villa Team News: Joelinton, Sven Botman, Jacob Ramsey
Liverpool FC at Newcastle United Starting XI Predictions
Ahead of the clash at Newcastle United tomorrow night, Liverpool manager Arne Slot indicated that Alisson is still only about 50% fit, and that his return to action would come by the end of the month. So for the time being, Caoimhin Kelleher remains the first choice goalkeeper. Slot explained why he won't be making the switch right now: "That would not be good for Alisson … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC at Newcastle United Starting XI Predictions
Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction at Everton FC
Newcastle United came out of the gates hot, but then reality crept back in. The unbeaten start ended with a decisive 3-1 loss to Fulham a couple weekends ago, but the Geordies rebounded nicely to manage a home draw against the three-time defending league champions in Manchester City. That has to be giving them some momentum as they head to Everton FC this weekend. The … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction at Everton FC
Newcastle Team News at Everton: Matt Targett, Alexander Isak, Kieran Trippier
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has a trio of injury doubts heading into the Saturday league fixture at Everton FC. Matt Targett (back), Alexander Isak (toe) and Kieran Trippier (other) were all left out of the squad that beat AFC Wimbledon in the League Cup. Of course, the lesser of the two cup competitions is almost always an opportunity for squad rotation, so adding … [Read more...] about Newcastle Team News at Everton: Matt Targett, Alexander Isak, Kieran Trippier
Newcastle Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester City
The last thing Newcastle United need right now is to play Manchester City. The Geordies have been in free fall for awhile now, and when it comes to a "get right game," the least likely opponent for that is the reigning treble winners. While City have shown, especially lately, that they're vulnerable (at times) this season, getting a draw against them still feels like a … [Read more...] about Newcastle Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester City
