Newcastle return to St. James’ Park today in desperate need of a win after picking up just two points over the last four matches. The Magpies take on a Leicester City side that have beaten West Ham and drew against Brighton in their previous two matches, albeit at home.
This is the team Eddie Howe has named today. It has three changes from the disappointing defeat at Brentford last weekend with Martin Dubravka in for injured Nick Pope.
UNITED. ? pic.twitter.com/siBxvpIH3d
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) December 14, 2024
Here is who recently appointed Ruud van Nistlerooy has selected for the Foxes.
To take on the Magpies ?#NEWLEI pic.twitter.com/BihjRjANyq
— Leicester City (@LCFC) December 14, 2024
Anything but a win today would further complicate matters on Tyneside. The project has stagnated for the moment but Newcastle remain just six points from a European place.
Howay The Lads!
474 comments so far
Mund
Dec 14, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Comment #1Would love to see a statement from the lads today.
Let’s ave it!
HWTL
JohnJ
Dec 14, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Comment #2Good afternoon lads n lasses!
JohnJ
Dec 14, 2024 at 1:57 PM
Comment #3Oh Bugga Choudhury is playing!
Hope the ref knows all about his antics!
Essex Geordie Bill
Dec 14, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Comment #460 Minutes to KO.
stan anderson
Dec 14, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Comment #5Thanks for that starting 11.
Here’s hoping they prove that they are worth Eddy’s choice.
JohnJ
Dec 14, 2024 at 2:01 PM
Comment #6Tragic news about the young WHU keeper!
West Ham keeper, 15, dies after cancer diagnosis
Very sad for all his friends & family!
magicmac54
Dec 14, 2024 at 2:02 PM
Comment #7Get in a full house with Eddie`s bingo today.
HWTL
JohnJ
Dec 14, 2024 at 2:04 PM
Comment #8Well done Magic!
magicmac54
Dec 14, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Comment #9John J
One that you might like John lad, as will magscar and wor Lesh i suspect
https://youtu.be/6s8lvnSmISc?si=wWS9wyRRDgY82149
jane
Dec 14, 2024 at 2:31 PM
Comment #10Leicester at 10/1 is good value.
jane
Dec 14, 2024 at 2:32 PM
Comment #11well done Neil for publishing a new blog each match thanks.
Pottsclock
Dec 14, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Comment #12If Pope’s out till after Christmas, who’s going to address the crowds at St Peter’s Square on Christmas Day?
Adamn_92
Dec 14, 2024 at 2:44 PM
Comment #13Thank god Sandro is starting.
Anything other than a win would be concerning today. Don’t mind Murphy starting either, natural winger who can allow Tino to push forward.
Want to see Tino attack more, such a strong runner with the ball but seems reluctant sometimes. More than capable of causing issues down his side with his direct running.
davetoon
Dec 14, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Comment #14Not sure why but I’m feeling confident we will have a good win today
Pottsclock
Dec 14, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Comment #15The Wilson injury was so predictable. It puts a lot more pressure on Isaak. Howe really needs to start using Osula to alleviate that pressure. It puzzles me that he always puts him on the bench but never uses him. He’s not useless. He’s full of energy, has plenty of pace and, unlike Isaak, is a big strong guy for defenders to have something else to deal with. He definitely offers something different for the last 10 minutes or so.
Surely we need a see a bit of Osula game time with the forthcoming schedule over the Christmas period.
Essex Geordie Bill
Dec 14, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Comment #169 Minutes to KO.
HWTL HWTF HWEH
Toon Irish
Dec 14, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Comment #17Come on the Toon
HWTL
magicmac54
Dec 14, 2024 at 2:53 PM
Comment #18davetoon
I think it`s safe to say we`re all feeling cautious optimism today mate. We would possibly feel more confident if we were playing one of the big teams dave.
davetoon
Dec 14, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Comment #19@magic I know we will come out full of energy. Just need to convert that to goals early or the tension will build.
Munster Mag
Dec 14, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Comment #20Crowd so sullen when.players were announced.
Getting a bit worried
catchy in norway
Dec 14, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Comment #21You know know how you play pick the starting line up, Eddie biingo, The bigger question is, which NUFC will turn up.
Fingers crossed its the put on a show team.
3-0 to the toon
jane
Dec 14, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Comment #22“Thank god Sandro is starting.”
Newcastle rarely win when he starts.
davetoon
Dec 14, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Comment #23That will change very soon Jane
Romford mag
Dec 14, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Comment #24HWTL!!
davetoon
Dec 14, 2024 at 3:04 PM
Comment #25Schar saves certain goal ffs
magicmac54
Dec 14, 2024 at 3:06 PM
Comment #26davetoon
I can`t argue with your thinking Dave, it`s imperative we keep it tight and compact, and preferably get off to a decent start mate.
davetoon
Dec 14, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Comment #272 big chances
magicmac54
Dec 14, 2024 at 3:15 PM
Comment #28We are looking very good so far and really could and should be 2 up already, we just need to be more clinical when the chances arrive folks.
Optimistic geordie
Dec 14, 2024 at 3:21 PM
Comment #29if we dont score from once of these many efforts SOON i can see leicester grabbing one against the run of play
davetoon
Dec 14, 2024 at 3:25 PM
Comment #30Everything but score
catchy in norway
Dec 14, 2024 at 3:25 PM
Comment #31Livarpool 1 down and a man down, how much the ref helps them out
davetoon
Dec 14, 2024 at 3:27 PM
Comment #32Is Murphy playing for us or Leicester? Wake the fook up man
jane
Dec 14, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Comment #33goal?
davetoon
Dec 14, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Comment #34Haha woken up now. Haha
Optimistic geordie
Dec 14, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Comment #35ggggggggooaaaaalalllll
Optimistic geordie
Dec 14, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Comment #36Delighted for murphy he gets some stick for not being a prolific premier league striker ……
IrishRob
Dec 14, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Comment #37Get in
catchy in norway
Dec 14, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Comment #38Murphy took that well
Toon Irish
Dec 14, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Comment #39Come on get in lads. Well worked goal. Finally something different at a set piece lol.
jane
Dec 14, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Comment #40was it a thunderbolt?