Last night’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur was maybe not a truly fitting result for Newcastle United. The Magpies outshot Spurs 19-8, putting seven on goal to Tottenham’s two. However, the outcome is the outcome, and that is that. Newly promoted Burnley FC are the next opponent, and that provides a wonderful opportunity for a win.
The Clarets are indeed struggling, even more so than your typical newly promoted club.
Burnley FC at Newcastle United FYIs
Kickoff: Sat. Dec. 6, 3pm, St. James Park, Newcastle, UK
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PL Position, Form: Newcastle United 13th, 19 pts, LLWWD Burnley FC 19th, 10 pts, WLLLL
Google Result Probability: Newcastle United 75% Draw 16% Burnley FC 9%
Also, this is a match-up that bodes pretty well for Eddie Howe and his men, so if they don’t bag all three points here, it will mark a huge upset. Here is the strongest possible lineup right now, given all things considered.
Newcastle United Predicted Starting XI vs Burnley FC
Aaron Ramsdale; Valentino Livramento, Malick Thiaw, Dan Burn, Lewis Hall; Joelinton, Bruno Guimaraes, Lewis Miley; Jacob Murphy, Nick Woltemade, Anthony Gordon
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