Two teams still searching for their first wins of the 2021-22 Premier League season will lock horns at St James’ Park on Friday evening, as Newcastle United vs Leeds United for an intriguing encounter.
Two teams still searching for their first wins of the 2021-22 Premier League season will lock horns at St James’ Park on Friday evening, as Newcastle United vs Leeds United for an intriguing encounter.
Match: Newcastle United vs Leeds United, Premier League 2021-22
Date: 18 September 2021
Time: 12:30 AM IST
Venue: St James’ Park
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Newcastle United has also struggled to impose themselves so far and was undone by a Cristiano Ronaldo brace last weekend. The Magpies have lost three out of their four league games and currently find themselves in the relegation zone.
Ryan Fraser is the latest addition to a long list of injuries for Newcastle United with Martin Dubravka, Jonjo Shelvey, and Callum Wilson already ruled out of this fixture. Paul Dummett and Ciaran Clark are also struggling with their fitness and might not feature in this match.
Freddie Woodman; Matt Ritchie, Fabian Schar, Jamaal Lascelles, Javier Manquillo, Federico Fernandez; Isaac Hayden, Joelinton, Joe Willock, Miguel Almiron; Allan Saint-Maximin
Leeds United suffered a 3-0 defeat against Liverpool last weekend and are yet to hit their stride this season. Marcelo Bielsa’s charges are in 17th place in the Premier League standings and cannot afford to drop points in this match.
Pascal Struijk was sent off against Liverpool and is suspended for this match. Adam Forshaw, Diego Llorente, and Robin Koch are injured and will also be excluded from the squad.
Illan Meslier; Junior Firpo, Liam Cooper, Luke Ayling, Stuart Dallas; Kalvin Phillips; Mateusz Klich, Rodrigo, Raphinha, Jack Harrison; Patrick Bamford
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Leeds United took the Premier League by storm last season but are yet to hit their stride this month. Marcelo Bielsa has good players at his disposal and will need his side to step up this weekend. Newcastle United struggled against the Red Devils last week and needs to turn their season around. Leeds United is the better team at the moment and holds a slight upper hand going into this game.