Newcastle United is gearing up to face Sheffield United at Bramall Lane this Sunday, marking the final match of the sixth round of Premier League fixtures this season.
Last week’s victory propelled the visitors to the 12th spot in the Premier League table.
On the other hand, their hosts, Sheffield United, sit at the 17th position with two points after a heartbreaking defeat in their previous match.
Match Preview
Sheffield United made a comeback to England’s top flight last season, finishing second in the Championship.
This season, their aim is to stave off relegation. However, their start has been slow and winless despite promising performances.
They suffered a 1-0 defeat at home to Crystal Palace, followed by a close encounter against Nottingham Forest where they narrowly missed a draw.
The agony continued in their game against Manchester City, where they drew level but ended up losing. The Blades finally secured a point in a 2-2 draw against Everton.
The South Yorkshire outfit sought redemption after the international break, but Tottenham Hotspur clinched a 2-1 victory.
The Blades are yet to secure a win this season, and they’ll strive for their first three-point haul as they return to Bramall Lane this Sunday.
Newcastle United, aiming to build on last season’s impressive fourth-placed finish, began their campaign with a resounding 5-1 victory against Aston Villa.
However, they faced tough opponents in Manchester City and Liverpool, resulting in narrow defeats.
They ended their pre-break fixtures with another defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion. Post-break, they managed to clinch a win against Brentford.
After their first Champions League group-stage match, in which they secured a creditable point against AC Milan, Eddie Howe’s men are eager for back-to-back league victories.
With upcoming matches against Burnley, West Ham United, and Crystal Palace, they strive to climb the league table.
Team News
In the upcoming clash, Sheffield United will miss key forward Oli McBurnie due to a red card suspension.
In his absence, Benie Traore is likely to partner with Cameron Archer in the attack.
James McAtee and new arrivals Vinicius Souza and Gustavo Hamer are expected to play in midfield.
The defensive lineup is likely to feature John Egan, Anel Ahmedhodzic, and Jack Robinson.
Newcastle United will be without midfielders Joelinton and Joe Willock due to injuries.
Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson will compete to lead the attack, supported by Anthony Gordon and Jacob Murphy. The back four will remain unchanged after consecutive clean sheets.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Sheffield United:
Foderingham;
Ahmedhodzic, Egan, Robinson;
Bogle, Souza, Hamer, Thomas;
McAtee;
Traore, Archer
Newcastle United:
Pope;
Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn;
Longstaff, Guimaraes, Tonali;
Gordon, Isak, Barnes
Match Prediction
In what promises to be a fiercely competitive match, we anticipate Newcastle United’s superior quality to prevail, resulting in a narrow victory of 2-1 over Sheffield United.