Newcastle United welcome Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday for their next clash as they aim to open their account in the season.
Match Details:
Teams: Newcastle vs Southampton
Venue: St. James’ Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
Date: Saturday 28th August, 2021
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Live Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/sports/football
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— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) August 28, 2021
HIGHLIGHTS: Newcastle United 3-2 Southampton | Premier League – YouTube
Preview
Newcastle United are aiming to pick up their first points of the season, as they welcome the Saints on Saturday in the Premier League.
The Magpies are winless in the league following successive losses to West Ham and Aston Villa.
Danny Ings and El-Ghazi’s strikes ensured defeat for the Magpies in their match last week.
This was followed by a cup exit against Burnley on penalties 3-4 with nothing seeming to be going right for them.
On the other hand, Southampton earned a point against Manchester United last week 1-1 and followed it with a 8-0 win over Newport in their EFL Cup round 2 clash on Thursday.
The Saints will be upbeat heading into this clash and will look to continue with the consistency shown.
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— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) August 26, 2021
When both sides met last in the Premier League, Newcastle won 3-2 at home in early February.
Almiron scored a brace along with a strike from Willock which ensured a win.
Form Guide
Newcastle: WWLLL
Southampton: WLLDW
Last Matches of both teams:
Newcastle 0 (3)- 0 (4) Burnley (Carabao Cup)
Newport 0-8 Southampton (Carabao Cup)
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Newcastle vs Southampton in India?
The match can be live streamed on the club’s official website or on the Hotstar VIP App. Meanwhile, the broadcast is available on Star Sports Select 1/HD, Star Sports Select 2/HD, Star Sports 3.
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Team News
Anderson, Shelvey, Darlow (Covid), Dubravka are out of this clash for the Magpies due to injury while Hayden and Dummet are doubtful.
Smallbone remains the only absentee for the Saints after he suffered an ACL injury.
Newcastle possible 11:
Woodman, Schar, Lascelles, Fernández, Murphy, Willock, Longstaff, Almiron, Ritchie, Saint-Maximin and Wilson
Southampton possible 11:
McCarthy, Perraud, Salisu, Stephens, Livramento, Djenepo, Romeu, Ward-Prowse, Walcott, Armstrong and Adams
Prediction: Newcastle 1-2 Southampton
Southampton look the more well-rounded team for this one and we expect them to pick up the win.
The Saints have more quality in their ranks at the moment.
Newcastle are woefully out of form and Willock will be key to get them out of this rut.
The Magpies will threaten but lack stability and with a number of injuries, they are bound to suffer.
Players to watch out for: Willock, Siant-Maximin, Ward-Prowse and Adams.
