Newcastle play hosting rights against West Brom on Sunday
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alan-c4244 Pardew’s Newcastle United will take on a gritty West Bromwich Albion at the Sports Direct Arena on Sunday.
The Magpies, who managed to squeeze out a point out of the Tyneside derby last week, currently occupy the eleventh spot in the table and will be looking to further push themselves up the pecking order by securing all three points.
The team will also be desperate to bring an end to their poor recent form, which has seen them grab just 2 points out of their last 3 matches.
The Baggies, on the other hand, will be l*****g their wounds after their heartbreaking 2-1 defeat against the ten-man Manchester City.
However, Steve Clarke’s unit will go into the game at the back of a blistering start. They have already raced to a 14-point tally from their 8 games so far and are quickly establishing themselves as a top-table team.
Newcastle United
As the Toon look to revive their challenge for a top-four finish, they have will have to do it without the services of Cheick Tiote.
The prolific midfielder received a straight red card for his high boot challenge during the derby game. His void is likely to be filled by James Perch.
Fabricio Coloccini, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Hatem-Ben-Arfa-c15884 will take the central stage in the midfield.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Demba-Ba-c10812 will yet again spearhead the attack and will be partnered by Papiss Cisse.
Expected Startling Line-up:
Fabricio Coloccini (Captain), Tim Krul (Goalkeeper), Davide Santon, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Michael-c25261 Williamson, Yohan Cabaye, Hatem Ben Arfa, James Perch, Jonas Gutierrez, Demba Ba, Papiss Cisse.
Results of last five league games:
D L D W D
West Bromwich Albion
Manager, Steve Clarke, is not expected to make too many changes to the team which almost pulled off a surprise win against Manchester City last week.
The boss at Hawthorns will stick with the Jonas Olsson, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liam-Ridgewell-c22240 and Gareth McAuley combination in the defence.
Youssuf Mulumbu has made a complete recovery and is set to lead his side’s midfield.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Romelu-Lukaku-c31672 could start ahead of James Morrison, as Clarke will look to pair him up with Shane Long upfront.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chris-c9006 Brunt and Steven Reid are yet to gain full fitness and are not likely to make a comeback in the near future.
Expected Startling Line-up:
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Claudio-Yacob-c9331, Graham Dorrans, Youssuf Mulumbu, Marc-Antoine Fortune, Romelu Lukaku, Shane Long.
Results of last five league games:
L W D W L
Prediction
Newcastle United 2 : 2 West Bromwich Albion
Based on the recent performances and form, both the teams appear to be well matched. Hence, a draw seems to be the likely result.
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