Newcastle are back in action after two terrific victories, the second of which propelled the Magpies into the Carabao Cup semifinals where they’ll take on Arsenal. Today will provide another test for consistency, an attribute sorely lacking this season.
The lads travel down to Ipswich Town, a club back in the big time after back to back promotions. At the historic Portman Road, the Magpies and traveling supporters will be greeted by a familiar site; a statue of Sir Bobby Robson who led the Tractor Boys to great success early in his career.
Newcastle are in need of another win to climb the league table. The 4-0 win against Leicester last weekend helped close the gap but Newcastle remain 12th in the table. All three points at Ipswich could alter that position dramatically.
Here is the side Eddie Howe has named for this important away fixture. It has one change from the win over Brentford in the league cup with Joe Willock in for the suspended Joelinton.
HOWAY THE LADS! ? pic.twitter.com/Ljz4PWNTGe
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) December 21, 2024
This is who impressive Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna has named for the hosts with local lad Leif Davis starting at left-back.
Your Town to face the Magpies. ?#IPSNEW | @Nustone_UK pic.twitter.com/Wh3yY9zN9O
— IPSWICH TOWN (@IpswichTown) December 21, 2024
It’s vital Newcastle maintain their form from this past week and find some consistency. There’s no better time or place than today at Portman Road.
Howay The Lads!
650 comments so far
Optimistic geordie
Dec 21, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Comment #412 nil is this the game we get our goal difference up
Romford mag
Dec 21, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Comment #42Get in Murphy
magicmac54
Dec 21, 2024 at 3:34 PM
Comment #43Yes Yes Yes another real belter from Spud Murphy ๐ ๐
HWTH
cyprus
Dec 21, 2024 at 3:44 PM
Comment #44Isn’t it ironic that, according to the commentators, and they’re not far off, our best player has been the position we’re looking to replace, the right wing?
That Murphy has sure stepped up.
magicmac54
Dec 21, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Comment #45Munster Mag
Is this game up to your lofty standards young fella, or is that me just continuing to be a happy clapping ostrich ๐ ๐ ๐
HWTL
Not another deJong
Dec 21, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Comment #46Barnes LW
cyprus
Dec 21, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Comment #47A steal by Bruno
Optimistic geordie
Dec 21, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Comment #48we have our mojo back Isak on a hatrick
cyprus
Dec 21, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Comment #490-3
JaveaToon
Dec 21, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Comment #50Isaaaaak
IrishRob
Dec 21, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Comment #51Get in. Is today they day he finally gets his hatrick????
magicmac54
Dec 21, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Comment #52Ha Ha Ha it just gets better ๐ ๐ ๐
JaveaToon
Dec 21, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Comment #53That’ll do for the first half
catchy in norway
Dec 21, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Comment #54should be 5 or 6
Not another deJong
Dec 21, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Comment #55Top top top!
Get em beat early & rotate.
Give Isak 15 minutes to get a third.
Barnes, Kelly & Trippier should get minutes.
magicmac54
Dec 21, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Comment #56That was a truly majestic 1st half by the Toon, if i`m being hyper critical we really should have been coming in at half time at least 5 goals up folks.
Fenham to Chalfont
Dec 21, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Comment #57Whereโs the troll and its army of alts and not forgetting Munter with their negative energy and comments about Eddie and his band of brothers?
Hahaha freaks must be getting eaten alive inside. ๐
jane
Dec 21, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Comment #58who wanted Eddie Howe sacked?
JaveaToon
Dec 21, 2024 at 4:03 PM
Comment #59Mackems losing at home against the other team from East Anglia ๐
lukes26
Dec 21, 2024 at 4:04 PM
Comment #60Tonali best player in that half. He’s our Rodri. Newcastle play on a different level with him sitting deep.
It was obvious Ipswich would be in trouble very early… trying to play from the back and kept proving they couldn’t do it
JaveaToon
Dec 21, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Comment #61“who wanted Eddie Howe sacked?”
Steve Bruce? ๐
JaveaToon
Dec 21, 2024 at 4:13 PM
Comment #62Unlucky Bruno, great move
Romford mag
Dec 21, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Comment #63Unlucky Bruno , great move that
Romford mag
Dec 21, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Comment #64Sorry JT
Didn’t see your post ๐
IrishRob
Dec 21, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Comment #65Great move, unlucky
magicmac54
Dec 21, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Comment #66What a ball there by young Hall, hard luck Bruno great effort.
cyprus
Dec 21, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Comment #67Hat trick
cyprus
Dec 21, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Comment #68Excellent by Murphy
JaveaToon
Dec 21, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Comment #69Isaaaaaak
IrishRob
Dec 21, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Comment #70Hatrick!! FINALLY
Optimistic geordie
Dec 21, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Comment #71H A T T R I C K ISSSSSSSAKKKkkkkkkkkkk
cyprus
Dec 21, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Comment #72Back heel
magicmac54
Dec 21, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Comment #73Oh what a fabulous goal there by Isak.
IrishRob
Dec 21, 2024 at 4:18 PM
Comment #74That kid in the crowd had to be all of 8 years old and he calling Isak a wanker. Lol made me laugh
IrishRob
Dec 21, 2024 at 4:18 PM
Comment #75Should be 5
magicmac54
Dec 21, 2024 at 4:19 PM
Comment #76Not long before Eddie rings the changes with the busy holiday period coming up.
JaveaToon
Dec 21, 2024 at 4:24 PM
Comment #77Tripps, Longy and Barnes on
IrishRob
Dec 21, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Comment #78What a pass from Bruno should be 5
JaveaToon
Dec 21, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Comment #79For Murphy, Tino and Willock
cyprus
Dec 21, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Comment #80Assist of the season, says commentator. Probably is. Had Messi done it it would’ve been all over the media ๐