Newcastle United and Burnley are set to face off at St James’ Park in a highly anticipated Premier League clash.
Both teams have been in impressive form recently, and they will be looking to continue their winning streaks.
Match Previews
The Magpies, after their stunning 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the EFL Cup, are brimming with confidence.
They have been on a record-breaking spree, including an 8-0 victory against Sheffield United, which saw eight different goal scorers finding the net – a feat not seen since 1992.
Eddie Howe’s side has also shown defensive strength, keeping a clean sheet in their last four matches.
Their recent draw against AC Milan in the Champions League further adds to their momentum.
A win against Burnley would be the perfect boost before their upcoming clash with Paris Saint-Germain.
On the other hand, Burnley managed to advance to the fourth round of the EFL Cup with a convincing win against Salford City.
Although they have struggled in the Premier League, their away record has been commendable, remaining unbeaten on the road this season.
However, Burnley will face a tough test against Newcastle, who have historically had the upper hand in their previous meetings.
The stakes are high for both teams, as they look to climb higher in the league standings and gain valuable points.
Team News:
Newcastle United will be without Harvey Barnes, who suffered a foot injury and is expected to be sidelined for around three months.
Joe Willock and Emil Krafth are also long-term absentees.
Dan Burn is likely to replace the injured Paul Dummett, while several players, including Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak, will undergo late fitness tests.
Burnley, on the other hand, will miss the services of Benson Manuel and several other key players due to injuries and suspensions.
Anass Zaroury, who had a stellar performance in the EFL Cup, could find himself in the starting lineup alongside Zeki Amdouni and Luca Koleosho.
Possible Lineups:
Newcastle United:
Pope;
Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn;
Longstaff, Guimaraes, Anderson;
Almiron, Wilson, Gordon
Burnley:
Trafford;
Roberts, Al-Dakhil, Beyer, Taylor;
Cullen, Brownhill;
Koleosho, Ramsey, Zaroury;
Amdouni
Prediction:
In this clash, Newcastle United is expected to come out on top with a convincing 3-0 victory over Burnley.
While Burnley has shown resilience away from home, the Magpies’ attacking prowess and defensive stability should prove too much for them to handle.
