One of the biggest fixtures of UEFA Champions League matchday 1 is Newcastle United hosting FC Barcelona. It comes on Thursday night, and that gives the match a bit of a weirder feel. When there is continental competition on a Thursday night, it has historically been Europa League or Conference League action, and thus, the inferior tournament. And while both of those … [Read more...] about Newcastle United vs Barcelona Starting XI Predictions (Champions League)
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Newcastle United Starting Lineup Prediction vs Wolves
Maybe Newcastle United can begin the season anew on Saturday against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Magpies have had a disastrous start to 2025-26, as the Alexander Isak situation was a huge distraction that hindered everything associated with the club, But now that's over, and the next fixture is against the team that's at the absolute bottom of the table- Wolves. This is the … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Starting Lineup Prediction vs Wolves
Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United Starting Lineup Predictions
There is no question who the first name will be on the team sheet, for either side, when Tottenham Hotspur takes on Newcastle United this Sunday. Heung-min Son, the most iconic individual footballer from the Korean peninsula, will lead attack for Tottenham, in his home country. Whether he lines up on the wing in the final third, or just out and out leads the line remains to … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United Starting Lineup Predictions
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
Newcastle Team News vs Sheffield: Livramento, Wilson, Pope, Trippier
For Newcastle United, the squad is finally starting to get healthier. Both Callum Wilson and Valentino Livramento (ankle) came back into the team for the midweek loss to Crystal Palace. Tino, after having missed the last 10 games due to injury, played 25 minutes off the bench. Maybe he plays a larger role on Saturday? Perhaps Wilson features this time? … [Read more...] about Newcastle Team News vs Sheffield: Livramento, Wilson, Pope, Trippier
Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction at Crystal Palace
Newcastle United definitely need to watch out on Wednesday night, because Crystal Palace have to come to play spoilers here during the run in. The Eagles first gave Liverpool a big dent in their Premier League title hopes last weekend. Then, just this past weekend, they humiliated West Ham United, producing a hammer blow to the East Londoners Europa League hopes. … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction at Crystal Palace
Newcastle Team News at Crystal Palace: Trippier, Willock, Pope, Almiron
The worst injury crisis season in Newcastle United history rolls on, but there are some positive developments on this front. Kieran Trippier (lower foot) could be in line to return in midweek at Crystal Palace. If he doesn't, then maybe he'll be back at the weekend. The same can be said for Joe Willock (calf/shin/heel). … [Read more...] about Newcastle Team News at Crystal Palace: Trippier, Willock, Pope, Almiron
Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction vs Tottenham Hotspur
As the 2023-24 season heads into the run-in, starting with a league fixture at home versus Tottenham, Newcastle United and their fans will probably ponder what might have been. Had they not been so severely stricken with injuries, all season long, what might have been? Would they have been able to retain a place in the UEFA Champions League? Hard to say, but the chance of … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction vs Tottenham Hotspur
Newcastle United Team News vs Tottenham: Trippier, Livramento, Pope
The Newcastle United injury list is not shrinking by any means. It turns out that the calf injury situation with Kieran Trippier is actually more serious than first thought. We won't see him in action at home versus Tottenham this weekend. Most likely he wont be back until towards the end of the month, around the same time that first choice goalkeeper Nick Pope (shoulder) will … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Team News vs Tottenham: Trippier, Livramento, Pope
Newcastle Team News at Everton: Pope, Botman, Barnes, Longstaff
Newcastle United have lost their starting shot-stopper, Nick Pope, for the next four months. Having suffered a dislocated shoulder on Saturday against Manchester United, repairing the problem will now require surgery (more on this here). The very long Newcastle injury list only just begins there however. Ahead of the last match, manager Eddie Howe provided the latest updates … [Read more...] about Newcastle Team News at Everton: Pope, Botman, Barnes, Longstaff