Newcastle are still being hit with injuries and it looks like Fabian Schar has played his last game for Newcastle this season – he’s had a terrific season and played in almost every game up till now.
But the good news is that Newcastle do have Nick Pope, Miggy Almiron, and Joelinton back in full training this week so all three could be on the bench for today’s game.
This is the side Eddie Howe could pick to beat second-bottom Burnley at Turf Moor today:
Dubravka
Livramento Krafth Burn (c) Hall
Longstaff Guimaraes Anderson
Murphy Isak Gordon
We now have three of our best center-backs Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles, and Fabian Schar unavailable but we have faith that the 29-year-old Swedish International Emil Krafth can get the job done in our final four games.
He’s been an excellent squad player for Newcastle.
We’d expect Almiron and Joelinton to get runouts in the second half today, and let’s hope that (superstar) Joelinton, in particular, can find his form quickly.
We are currently 7th in the league table with Chelsea moving up on us and only 2 points behind after beating Tottenham 2-0 on Thursday night.
Premier League Table 2023-2024
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Tottenham | 38 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 66 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 38 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 63 |
| 7 | Newcastle | 38 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 23 | 60 |
| 8 | Man United | 38 | 18 | 14 | 6 | -1 | 60 |
| 9 | West Ham | 38 | 14 | 13 | 10 | -14 | 52 |
Our goal difference could be our savior at the end of the season with +19 being the 4th best in the league.
Newcastle’s goals scored, 74, is also the 4th best in the league and the highest goals we have scored in England’s top division for many years.
So we need to strengthen the defense this summer and we will be flying?
Almost 60% of our readers think we can win this game today, but we must be near our best to get the job done away from home against a plucky and well-organized Burnley side.
A win would be absolutely terrific!
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77 comments so far
Davas
May 4, 2024 at 12:16 PM
Comment #1Dr Ed
Yeah I also think EH will go with that team
Davas
May 4, 2024 at 12:17 PM
Comment #2A bonus if we have a bench with Wilson, Joel, Barnes and Miggy on the bench
mctoon
May 4, 2024 at 12:21 PM
Comment #3Looks good to me too, Dr Ed.
Win today and we sit in poll position, putting more pressure on Chelsea and Man U ahead of their games tomorrow and Monday.
Fat Basta*d
May 4, 2024 at 12:23 PM
Comment #4Hard working midfielder rarely injured and cheap. Weston Mckennie an upgrade on Longgy. We need an upgrade on Willy too
Munster Mag
May 4, 2024 at 12:25 PM
Comment #5Fenners, I’ve told your army boys this to their face, as did other friends, as I told you before. And we were sooo scared! I had to educate one of them in work too. We didn’t like each other but when we went for drinks he didn’t try it on. Oh one of your brats from Carrick (?) Did when I lived in Yorkshire. He didn’t try it again. Him and his bullying wanky squaddie twats were ALWAYS looking for trouble and the local hated them. A tosser like you would probably be proud of them.
Munster Mag
May 4, 2024 at 12:28 PM
Comment #6I’d rather we brought in more creativity than worker bees in midfield tbh
Munster Mag
May 4, 2024 at 12:30 PM
Comment #7Not sure why I’ve ended up in Starbucks this morning. Fkin hate the place. Anyone else or us it just me?
Match predictions?
I’m going 2-2
Just can’t trust us away from home 🙁
Essex Geordie Bill
May 4, 2024 at 12:35 PM
Comment #8Ed
That’s the team I’ve gone for in the Bingo.
Likeliest change is Barnes instead of Murphy but the way he was bigging up Murphy was the clincher for me.
Although it wouldn’t surprise me if he started with Isak Wilson Gordon up front!
Essex Geordie Bill
May 4, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Comment #92 Hours 22 Minutes to KO.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
May 4, 2024 at 12:38 PM
Comment #10I put Barnes in but Eddie does like Murphy!!! Toyed with putting both Murphy’s in.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
May 4, 2024 at 12:39 PM
Comment #11Munster, as a one-eyed Toon, I just always go for the win….. even if I know we will get mullered. 🙂
Munster Mag
May 4, 2024 at 12:39 PM
Comment #12Looks the likely team.
A win…it would feel like a catapult towards Europe.
Eddie was bigging up Murphys defensive qualities, interesting. He will deffo be staying but I’d gladly see others out the door
Munster Mag
May 4, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Comment #13A simple life Pug 🙂
Hopefully we will get a DOF soon….have a strong feeling Eddie will want the prem experience again although that hardly seems relevant here. So I think Dougie will be the man
Fenham to Chalfont
May 4, 2024 at 12:48 PM
Comment #14#5
It’s Catterick you thick f*** if you’re gonna lie try doing some research.
Essex Geordie Bill
May 4, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Comment #15Although a very big surprise could be the inclusion of Joel, who knows with Eddie! 🙂
magicmac54
May 4, 2024 at 12:54 PM
Comment #16My only change from Dr Eds team is I have Barnes instead of Murphy, come on Eddie you know it makes sense to start with Barnes 🙂 🙂
HWTL
magicmac54
May 4, 2024 at 12:56 PM
Comment #17Adam Armstrong has put the saints ahead at Leeds.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
May 4, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Comment #18That lead lasted Magic!
Essex Geordie Bill
May 4, 2024 at 12:59 PM
Comment #19Magic
Wee Adam has had a great season as Captain for them, like to see them get the last spot and see how he does in the EPL.
magicmac54
May 4, 2024 at 12:59 PM
Comment #20Yes Ipswich
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
May 4, 2024 at 12:59 PM
Comment #21Munster 🙂
magicmac54
May 4, 2024 at 1:02 PM
Comment #22Essex Geordie Bill
I remember he was always a big favourite with you Bill mate, Leeds are back on level terms now 1-1.
Fat Basta*d
May 4, 2024 at 1:02 PM
Comment #23Mckennie has good creativity and eye for goal. Good cross on him. Good header of the ball. Way better than Longgy
onmeedsun
May 4, 2024 at 1:04 PM
Comment #24Munster is right to point out some of the bad stuff done my the British army in Ireland. It happened. But it was an impossible situation for all concerned and is now in the past. Doesn’t diminish the good stuff the British army have done since those days in helping overseas. I respect anyone that has served, but it’s important to show humility as a soldier.
magicmac54
May 4, 2024 at 1:05 PM
Comment #25Sir Peter the Pug
Good luck in Eddie’s bingo today young Peter 🙂 🙂
Sheff Wed leading 1-0 up at Sunderland
Mund
May 4, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Comment #26Munster
STFU about our armed forces
What the foot is wrong with you?
It’s a MATCHDAY
Save your slavering for game time
Mund
May 4, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Comment #27😆 Onmeed you’ve shown to not be impartial with this eejit
Best sit it out
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
May 4, 2024 at 1:08 PM
Comment #28Magic, behave! you know we have the same team 🙂
Mund
May 4, 2024 at 1:08 PM
Comment #29Onmeed
It’s a MATCHDAY and on two occasions this morning he has thrown the boot in on the British armed forces and one being 100 years ago that has foot all to do with anything other than to stir shit up.
I thought you were an intelligent guy?
magicmac54
May 4, 2024 at 1:09 PM
Comment #30Onmeedsun
All our Country’s have done things in the past which are nothing to be proud of to be honest mate.
Fenham to Chalfont
May 4, 2024 at 1:09 PM
Comment #31Why do we have an Irishman that comes onto this NUFC blog and persistently slanderers our military. Do you see Ledge or Magic doing this? No you don’t as there is a reason for that.
We’ve have 2 posters slander our armed forces on here Munster and the troll. Go figure. Cowards the both of them!!!!
Mund
May 4, 2024 at 1:09 PM
Comment #32Hearting his own posts as well 🙄
Apart from Onmeed nobody else would heart such drivel
magicmac54
May 4, 2024 at 1:12 PM
Comment #33Sir Peter the Pug
Thanks for the update. I was totally oblivious to the fact we had selected the same bingo team 🙂 🙂 🙂
HWTL
Fenham to Chalfont
May 4, 2024 at 1:14 PM
Comment #34This fisherman has severe issues mate. Comes onto an NUFC football blog and slanders our military and soldiers that fight for this country. I’m very surprised that it’s only a handful of us who rightly put this coward in his place. It’s a disgrace what he is doing for bites. Proper weirdo and very cowardly behaviour.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
May 4, 2024 at 1:15 PM
Comment #35Sunderland doing well. 0-2 vs relegated Wednesday. SoS must be down to 300 people watching.
Fenham to Chalfont
May 4, 2024 at 1:15 PM
Comment #36Haha aye Munster definitely Hearst himself.
Fenham to Chalfont
May 4, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Comment #37Hearts*
magicmac54
May 4, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Comment #38Now lads the six million dollar question, which Newcastle United team will turn up today 🙂 🙂 🙂
HWTL
Mund
May 4, 2024 at 1:18 PM
Comment #39Magic
A winning one mate!
Fingers crossed
HWTL
coming home
May 4, 2024 at 1:19 PM
Comment #40Onmeedson
You are as bad as Munster you thick fcuk
How is Munster right to put shit like that on a football blog
We all know Munster isn’t a full shilling now we know your short on brains