16 September 2021, 13:40 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
After forty games and 107 goals, the fixture between Newcastle United and Leeds United ushers in another exciting week of Premier League action. West Ham’s Michail Antonio and Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes have 4 goals apiece as Premier League joint-top scorers, while Manchester City have the record for the biggest home win, 5-0, against Arsenal and Norwich City. The Red Devils remain at the top of the league table while Norwich is at the opposite end. Newcastle United F.C. vs. Leeds United F.C. kicks off at 20:00 (GMT+1) on Friday, September 17, at the 52,388-capacity stadium, St. James’ Park.
Preview Newcastle United Premier League, Sep 17, 2021
Preview The turn of the new season has brought plenty of difficulties for the Magpies. The club remains without a victory after four games, having lost to Manchester United, 4-1, on Matchday 4 at the Theatre of Dreams. Newcastle were on the back foot from the get-go, leaving Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphaël Varane with early opportunities to put United in front. Minutes later, at the stroke of halftime, Ronaldo (45’) re-introduced himself to the home crowd. Newcastle levelled through Javier Manquillo (56’), minutes after the break, but Ronaldo (62') was keen to leave his mark, returning for the brace to restore United's lead. A phenomenal long-range strike from Bruno Fernandes (80’) registered itself as a contender for goal-of-the-season before Jesse Lingard (90’) wrapped up the three points for the Red Devils. The Magpies are left with a form that reads LLDL, and remain in 19th place, having picked up only 1 point after 0W, 1D, & 3L. Newcastle United have a goal ratio of 1.25 goals-per-game, having scored 5 goals in four Premier League games. They have conceded 12 goals and thus have a goal difference of -7, - an average of 3 goals conceded per game. Steve Bruce could utilize a defensive 5—4—1 formation to plug the leak at the back with Allan Saint-Maximin expected to lead the attack. The 24-year-old has a goal and four assists this season. Bruce will have a fully fit squad ahead of this fixture against Leeds United.
Preview Leeds United Premier League, Sep 17, 2021
Preview Picked apart in the game against Liverpool, having lost 3-0 to the Merseyside-based club on home soil, Leeds United are in 17th place on the Premier League table. The club has 2 points from 0W, 2D, & 2L and returns with the form: LDDL ahead of this fixture against Newcastle United. Their performance in the final third has brought the club 4 goals in as many games, leaving Leeds with a goal ratio of 1 goal scored per game. The Peacocks have conceded 11 goals so far and have a goal difference of -7. Having conceded an average of 2.75 goals-per-match, Marcelo Bielsa could emerge with a defensive 5—4—1 formation against Newcastle on Friday with Patrick Bamford in attack. Daniel James made an off-the-bench debut appearance for the club but could be in for the start against Newcastle on Friday. According to Sky Sports, Leeds lost the red-card appeal made on the behalf of Pascal Struijk. The 22-year-old center-back will miss this fixture and games against Fulham (EFL Cup) and West Ham.