The pregame and postgame show on CBS Sports, UEFA Champions League Today will be live pitch-side at St. James’ Park, as Newcastle United host their first UCL home match in 20 years. It’s a glamour game to be sure as the Geordies will welcome in Paris Saint-Germain. Hostess Kate Abdo, analysts Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards will all be Tyneside, as will pitch-side reporter Anita Jones.
Dre Cordero will conduct play-by-play with match analyst being Ray Hudson for this highly anticipated Group of Death affair.
Paris Saint-Germain at Newcastle United FYIs
Kickoff: Wed. Oct. 4, 8pm, St. James Park, Newcastle, UK
Competition: UEFA Champions League Group F, The Group of Death
Preview Material for Both Sides: Team News Starting XI Predictions
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UCL Group Standing, Form: Paris Saint-Germain 1st, 3pts, W Newcastle United 2nd, 1pt, D
Google Result Probability: Paris Saint-Germain% Draw 26% Newcastle United 37%
This clash is going to be huge, and doesn’t need any more hype. So without any further ado, let’s make our starting lineup predictions.
Starting XI Predictions
Paris Saint-Germain
Gianluigi Donnarumma; Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Milan Skriniar, Lucas Hernandez; Vitinha, Manuel Ugarte, Warren Zaire-Emery; Ousmane Dembele, Randal Kolo Muani, Kylian Mbappe
Newcastle United
Nick Pope; Kieran Trippier, Jamal Lascelles, Schar, Dan Burn; Sean Longstaff, Elliott Anderson, Bruno Guimaraes; Almiron, Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon
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