Newcastle vs. Burnley: Premier League Clash at St James’ Park

Match Preview

Newcastle United is set to take on Burnley at St James’ Park during the 15th round of the Premier League. This match presents the opportunity for Newcastle to improve their mid-table position against a struggling Burnley squad.

Newcastle aims to bounce back after their recent Premier League encounter, which ended in a 2-2 draw against Tottenham at home. Currently, the Magpies are positioned 12th in the league standings, with Arsenal leading the pack. Teams such as Tottenham, Brentford, and Bournemouth are closely watching, ready to capitalize on any missteps from Newcastle.

The last encounter between Newcastle and Burnley in the Premier League took place over a year ago, with Newcastle emerging victorious with a score of 4-1. However, injuries to key players are set to impact the dynamics of this forthcoming match.

Injury Updates

Injuries have significantly affected both squads prior to this showdown, impacting player availability. Newcastle will be without important figures like Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier, and Sven Botman. On the other hand, Burnley will miss Axel Tuanzebe, and Hannibal Mejbri is under suspension.

Predicted Lineups for Newcastle vs Burnley

Eddie Howe is expected to make adjustments to his starting eleven due to recent match performances and player fitness levels.

According to projections from SofaScore, here are the anticipated lineups for both teams:

Newcastle United

• Goalkeeper: A. Ramsdale
• Defenders: V. Livramento, M. Thiaw, D. Burn, L. Hall
• Midfielders: J. Willock, B. Guimarães, J. Ramsey
• Attackers: A. Elanga, N. Woltemade, A. Gordon

Burnley

• Goalkeeper: M. Dúbravka
• Defenders: K. Walker, H. Ekdal, M. Estève, Q. Hartman
• Midfielders: J. Cullen, F. Luís, J. B. Larsen, L. Ugochukwu, J. Anthony
• Attacker: Z. Flemming

For players like Bruno Guimarães of Newcastle, this match presents an important opportunity to display his leadership on the pitch.