- St James’ Park hosts 5.30pm kick-off (UK time)
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Chelsea’s early 1-0 win over Fulham means Newcastle have slipped to tenth place in the Premier League. They can clamber up to seventh with all three points this evening. Victory for Manchester City will take them into second spot and within striking distance of the leaders Liverpool, as they look to land an unprecedented fourth English title in a row.
Eddie Howe’s turn for a chat with TNT. “It will be a very difficult one against City … it’s difficult to know how they will play, always guessing to a degree … we just need to get our part right and deliver a really high-level game … [Joelinton’s absence means] we lose a bit of physicality, drive and steel in midfield … he chips in with vital goals so will be a miss for us … we’ve enjoyed the week … there’s been a good vibe around the city … we’re happy with our preparation … out of possession we have to be very good … there can’t be big spaces because they’ll kill you … our attacking players have to function … [the win at Sunderland] was much more like ourselves … hopefully that’s given us a real lift … if we find our best form we will pick up enough points to have a good season … we have to be progressive and attack the match.”
Continue reading…St James’ Park hosts 5.30pm kick-off (UK time)Get in touch! Send Scott an email about the gameChelsea’s early 1-0 win over Fulham means Newcastle have slipped to tenth place in the Premier League. They can clamber up to seventh with all three points this evening. Victory for Manchester City will take them into second spot and within striking distance of the leaders Liverpool, as they look to land an unprecedented fourth English title in a row.Eddie Howe’s turn for a chat with TNT. “It will be a very difficult one against City … it’s difficult to know how they will play, always guessing to a degree … we just need to get our part right and deliver a really high-level game … [Joelinton’s absence means] we lose a bit of physicality, drive and steel in midfield … he chips in with vital goals so will be a miss for us … we’ve enjoyed the week … there’s been a good vibe around the city … we’re happy with our preparation … out of possession we have to be very good … there can’t be big spaces because they’ll kill you … our attacking players have to function … [the win at Sunderland] was much more like ourselves … hopefully that’s given us a real lift … if we find our best form we will pick up enough points to have a good season … we have to be progressive and attack the match.” Continue reading…