Newcastle take on Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday. Preview includes team news, predicted lineups, how to watch on TV and more.
Newcastle host Fulham at St James’ Park on Saturday afternoon for a huge Premier League clash in the battle for European places. Newcastle v Fulham best bets Alexander Isak to score –
Newcastle returned to winning ways in the Premier League with a win over lowly Southampton, and face Fulham at St. James’ Park next.
Here are the key lines from his news conference: Callum Wilson is closing in on a return from injury but the striker will not be involved against Fulham, while winger Harvey Barnes remains "two or three weeks away" from being fit again.
They have won seven-of-eight Premier League matches, bouncing back from the only loss of that run by beating Southampton 3-1 at St. Mary's in Week 23.WATCH – Newcastle vs FulhamNewcastle's Alexander Isak has been red-hot during that run,
While it was an afternoon which delivered plenty of negatives for Forest, the creativity of Anthony Elanga should have seen him have some form of goal involvement. The winger created a season-high five chances for teammates, extending his run of at least one chance to five games.
Goalkeeper Andre Onana is expected to return to the lineup, as is Harry Maguire, Kobbie Mainoo, and Manuel Ugarte . Rasmus Hojlund may replace Joshua Zirkzee as Amorim tries to get one of his strikers in goal-scoring form, but the latter's recent good hold-up play will likely see him keep his place.
MANCHESTER UNITED are taking on Fulham in a crunch Premier League clash RIGHT NOW – and are again struggling to create chances. United head into the clash on the back of a dramatic victory
Fulham have enjoyed a strong start to their under-18s league campaign, currently sitting fourth in the table with 19 points from 10 games (six wins, three losses, one draw). Like us, they come into this fixture on the back of a victory, having beaten Southampton 2-1 last weekend.
Football Insider has learned that Southampton forward Dom Ballard has agreed to join League One side Cambridge United on loan.
Manchester United have been hit with a fresh batch on injury doubts heading into Sunday's clash with Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Manchester United play Fulham in the Premier League at the unusual kick-off time of 7pm on Sunday night. Typically the last game on Sunday is a 4.30pm kick-off and this week we will see Aston Villa host West Ham in that slot. But United and Fulham will be the final game this Sunday due to a change in schedule.