29 November 2021, 16:50 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The mid-week Premier League opener, Newcastle United vs. Norwich City, kicks off at 20:30 (GMT+1) on Tuesday, November 30, at St. James’ Park.
Preview Newcastle United Premier League, Nov 30, 2021
Preview Having tested negative for coronavirus a few hours before the game, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe led his side out for the very first time on what was his second day on the job. However, his presence was unable to stop the Magpies from sinking to a 2-0 defeat to Arsenal. A below-par performance from the visitors in the second half saw Bukayo Saka (56') carve both sides apart after a fine assist from Nuno Tavares. Despite spirited efforts from the likes of Jonjo Shelvey and Allan Saint-Maximin, the Magpies were unable to unlock the home side. Ten minutes after Saka struck, a deft half-volley from Gabriel Martinelli (66’) saw Newcastle further behind until the final whistle. The players have been very responsive. Howe said after the game, turning a blind eye to the lows. They have given everything in the two games. I can't ask more than their best. He added, while deciding to focus on the positives. Newcastle remains without a win in five games: DLDDL, and at the bottom of the table in 20th place, having only six points after 0W, 6D, and 7L. The Magpies remain the only team without a win in the Premier League. Howe went for the 4—4—2 with Callum Wilson and Joelinton in attack for the game against Arsenal. A 4—3—3 or revert to the 3—4—3, which saw Newcastle hit the net three times against Brentford, is expected for Tuesday’s game. The club has no new injury worries.
Preview Norwich City Premier League, Nov 30, 2021
Preview A resurgent Norwich City remains unbeaten in three games, LLWWD, following the barren draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers at the weekend. I thought our overall performance was really good, said Dean Smith. They gave us problems in the first twenty minutes with the two players in the pockets, but then we changed it and went with a flatter three in midfield. Smith added. When I first came in, I said I wanted us to stop giving away big chances, which we did today. Smith included. The club remains in 19th place, three points above Newcastle United while having nine points from 2W, 3D, and 8L. Dean Smith could appear with a 4—3—3 against Newcastle on Tuesday as he looks to stretch the yellow patch of unbeaten run to four. A win would see the Canaries with a huge boost in confidence ahead of a much more difficult fixture against Tottenham at the weekend. Mathias Normann remains doubtful for this fixture, along with Christoph Zimmermann (ankle injury).