Newcastle United face Tottenham Hotspur at St James’ Park in a huge Premier League clash.
Victory would put Newcastle up to sixth until Saturday evening, whilst Tottenham will stay fourth with a win, although a draw would be enough if Aston Villa fail to better their result on Sunday.
Team News
Joe Willock is unlikely to be available for Newcastle after he was substituted in their win at Fulham with an Achilles injury.
Nick Pope (shoulder), Tino Livramento (ankle), Kieran Trippier (calf), Matt Targett (Achilles), Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles (both ACL), Lewis Miley (back), Miguel Almiron (knee), Sandro Tonali (suspension), Callum Wilson (chest) and Joelinton (quad) remain ruled out.
Tottenham could welcome Richarlison back into contention after he missed their win over Nottingham Forest with a knee injury.
Fraser Forster (foot), Ryan Sessegnon (hamstring) and Manor Solomon (knee) remain absent
When is Kick-Off?
Newcastle host Tottenham at St James’ Park on Saturday 14 April at 12:30pm BST, live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.
Stat Attack
- Newcastle have won two of their last eight meetings against Tottenham (W2, D2, L4).
- Tottenham have avoided defeat in five of their last six visits to Newcastle (W4, D1, L1).
- Neither team have kept a clean sheet in any of their last eight meetings.
- Eddie Howe’s Magpies have kept clean sheets in two of their last five league matches (W3, D1, L1).
- Spurs have won one of their five league games away from home in 2024 (W1, D3, L1).
Prediction
Currently unbeaten in four of their last five matches, Newcastle certainly seem to have found some momentum amidst their injury crisis but they can’t start as slowly as they did at Fulham despite having the better final touch in that scrappy game.
Tottenham meanwhile were absolutely energetic and clinical in their win over Forest but the defence does remain a concern with one clean sheet in the league since mid-December, which Forest exposed efficiently and will offer Newcastle some hope.
I therefore wouldn’t be surprised if we have another tough battle on the cards but if Newcastle again start slowly, Tottenham really need to take advantage if can show composure but their away form since New Year isn’t the best.
Prediction: Newcastle 1-1 Tottenham
Result: Newcastle 4-0 Tottenham
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