Newcastle face a crucial game on Saturday, probably the most important game of the season, when they face West Bromwich Albion at St James' Park. The visitors are already safe from relegation but Newcastle's troubles can become even bigger if they fail to win this match. Newcastle defeated West Brom 2-0 in the reverse fixture this season, while the Baggies have won just one of their last six games against the Magpies.
Newcastle have recorded eight consecutive defeats, it's only the second time in their history that they go through such a terrible patch. When Alan Pardew left the club in January there were no relegation worries, but under caretaker boss John Carver everything changed. Last weekend the Magpies were beaten 3-0 at Leicester City and that result left them just two points clear of 18th-placed Sunderland, who have a game in hand. Newcastle will be without Mike Williamson and Daryl Janmaat, both suspended, while striker Papiss Cisse makes his return from a seven-match ban.
West Brom have secured their Premier League status for another season after grabbing seven points out of their last three games. Last weekend they defeated Manchester United for the first time in club history and before that they held Liverpool to a goalless draw. The Baggies could be without James Morrison, injured.
Probable line-ups:
Newcastle: Krul - Anita, Coloccini, Dummett, Taylor - Gutierrez, Cabella, Colback, Sissoko - Cisse, Perez
West Brom: Myhill - Dawson, McAuley, Olsson, Lescott - Gardner, Yacob, Fletcher, Brunt - Berahino, Anichebe
My prediction: Newcastle to win 2-1.
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
Newcastle win - 2.60 Draw - 3.30 West Brom win - 3.00
Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
Timidi ,I did not watch all match,but I saw that there was not to much chances in this match.It is a very often situation in the matches of Newcastle.Bad thing is the fact that this is the end of the season.This is the part of the season when it is very hard to place good bets.You never know what will happen in some match.
Timidi ,I did not watch all match,but I saw that there was not to much chances in this match.It is a very often situation in the matches of Newcastle.Bad thing is the fact that this is the end of the season.This is the part of the season when it is very hard to place good bets.You never know what will happen in some match.
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timidi 8 years ago
This was one boring match and draw at the end is fair result for both teams. I expected more from Newcastle in this match and I think that was their opportunity to escape from dangerous zone but they didn't show anything in this match and they should be happy with this draw but they are big club with big history and I think...
This was one boring match and draw at the end is fair result for both teams. I expected more from Newcastle in this match and I think that was their opportunity to escape from dangerous zone but they didn't show anything in this match and they should be happy with this draw but they are big club with big history and I think that they will survive this season in Premier league.
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Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
I appreciate the fact that Newcastle is big club.They have fantastic crowd,big tradition,many legendary players wore black and white uniform,but this season they have pretty bad team.They dont have lot of good players.Also,they made a awkward decision when they sacked Alan Pardew.If he continued to work as a manager,I am...
I appreciate the fact that Newcastle is big club.They have fantastic crowd,big tradition,many legendary players wore black and white uniform,but this season they have pretty bad team.They dont have lot of good players.Also,they made a awkward decision when they sacked Alan Pardew.If he continued to work as a manager,I am sure that they would be secured from relegation few weeks ago.
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rikimartin4444_115925
8 years ago
Another disappointing result for the players and the Newcastle fans. They did not beat home West Bromwich Albion and now they are in a difficult situation. They are two points above the relegation zone, and I'm not sure that they will stay in that position. I can not understand how such a good team playing bad and can not...
Another disappointing result for the players and the Newcastle fans. They did not beat home West Bromwich Albion and now they are in a difficult situation. They are two points above the relegation zone, and I'm not sure that they will stay in that position. I can not understand how such a good team playing bad and can not beat anyone. Apparently they need a much better coach.
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Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
Few matches ago,Newcastle was in fantastic position.Nobody could even imagine them in trouble of being relegated.But.they suddenly started to play much worse,they lost many matches and now they are favourites to be relegated.They have not managed to beat WBA at home .WBA is a team with a much less motivation than the Saints.
Few matches ago,Newcastle was in fantastic position.Nobody could even imagine them in trouble of being relegated.But.they suddenly started to play much worse,they lost many matches and now they are favourites to be relegated.They have not managed to beat WBA at home .WBA is a team with a much less motivation than the Saints.
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seculla
8 years ago
It was a good match, Newcastle United had the control of the ball the most of the time but they can't score to take all three points from this game. With this point from this match they are out from relegation zone, but they are just two points ahead of Hull, which are at 18th place which lead to Championship Division....
It was a good match, Newcastle United had the control of the ball the most of the time but they can't score to take all three points from this game. With this point from this match they are out from relegation zone, but they are just two points ahead of Hull, which are at 18th place which lead to Championship Division. Next week they are playing against QPR, and they are favorites in this match, because QPR are last on the table and only "mathematical" chances to stay in Premier League.
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sharpe
8 years ago
Another poor result for Newcastle and theyare started to look like one of the strongest favourites to be relegated in the end of season. This game was a must for them but they are in a terrible condition in the moment and will be really lucky if they didn't hit the road to Championship in the end.
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Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
Newcastle is in very bad position.They are in very bad form,they have to secure some points today.WBA on the other side,won at Old Trafford last match,they are full of confidence.At the moment ,it is still goaless.Newcastle will have to attack much more to win this match.
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timidi 8 years ago
This is another interesting match in that battle for survive in Premier league. WBA is safe and in theory they still can relegate but it won't happened so this match is more important for Newcastle. Newcastle after very very bad results in last two months have only 2 pints more than Sunderland and they played one game more,...
This is another interesting match in that battle for survive in Premier league. WBA is safe and in theory they still can relegate but it won't happened so this match is more important for Newcastle. Newcastle after very very bad results in last two months have only 2 pints more than Sunderland and they played one game more, so today is very important match for them and I expect that they give 100% and try to win very very important points.
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rikimartin4444_115925
8 years ago
Extremely important game for Newcastle. They are in desperate shape and they need a victory in this game. They have great players, great audience, but they have another problem. They have no confidence and therefore will be extremely difficult. On the other hand WBA has ensured the survival and they will be relieved to...
Extremely important game for Newcastle. They are in desperate shape and they need a victory in this game. They have great players, great audience, but they have another problem. They have no confidence and therefore will be extremely difficult. On the other hand WBA has ensured the survival and they will be relieved to play this game. Awaiting Newcastle win 1-0.
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seculla
8 years ago
Newcastle United wasn't in this situation for many seasons, now they have three matches left to play and try to stay in Premier League for next season. WBA are also in that fight, but they have 6 points more than first team on the table that should play next season in Championship Division. It will be very interesting match...
Newcastle United wasn't in this situation for many seasons, now they have three matches left to play and try to stay in Premier League for next season. WBA are also in that fight, but they have 6 points more than first team on the table that should play next season in Championship Division. It will be very interesting match and I believe that Newcastle United will win tomorrow.
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kruno1414
8 years ago
Battle for staying in the Premier League is interesting and include a lot of quality teams . Newcastle is one of them , and they are reallyy in a bad form , they do have a quality and young team but their football is awfull and they were safe for a lot of time but now they could easily drop to championship . They play against...
Battle for staying in the Premier League is interesting and include a lot of quality teams . Newcastle is one of them , and they are reallyy in a bad form , they do have a quality and young team but their football is awfull and they were safe for a lot of time but now they could easily drop to championship . They play against a team who is in a middle , a safe zone , they dont need points but they surely wont make job easier for Newcastle . But all in all i think Newcastle will win this one
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