Newcastle United will welcome Sheffield United to St. James’ Park on Saturday for a one-on-one Premier League clash scheduled to kick off at 14:00 GMT.
Key Highlights
Newcastle United Looking to Bounce Back from the Loss in Midweek Away to Crystal Palace
Newcastle’s four-match unbeaten run in the Premier League came to a crushing end when they were beaten at Selhurst Park last Wednesday, losing 2-0. It was a surprisingly tame performance from the Magpies at Palace, managing just two efforts on target to the home side’s 7 during the match.
The surprise loss affects Newcastle’s efforts to make it into the Europa League next season. The defeat leaves them 7th on the table with 50 points, three points behind Manchester United in 6th, and just five points ahead of 10th-placed Bournemouth.
The fine margins in the top half of the table underscore why Eddie Howe’s men need to return to winning ways in the remaining five matches of the season if they are to bolster their chances of making it into Europe next season.
Sheffield United Looking to End their Three-Match Losing Streak in the Premier League
Three straight losses in the last three matches have seen Sheffield sink seven points behind 19th-placed Burnley and 10 points from safety.
One more loss and Sheffield United’s relegation will be confirmed, with the side having just four matches to play ahead of the visit to St. James’ Park on Saturday.
They have won just three times all season, highlighting the challenges they have had after being promoted into the league.
The trip to Newcastle will be viewed as a free hit. However, the manager will want his side to be competitive against the Magpies.
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In the last five meetings between Newcastle United and Sheffield United, the Magpies have won four times, with Sheffield winning once.
Injury Report
Eddie Howe will miss the injured Nick Pope, Joelinton, Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles, Kieran Trippier, Joe Willock, Miguel Almiron, Lewis Miley, and Matt Targett.
Sheffield United will be without the injured John Egan and Chris Basham.
Prediction
Newcastle are favorites to win the match and return to winning ways in the Premier League and the hunt for a European place.
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