27 August 2021, 14:01 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
Premier League fixture, Newcastle United F.C. vs. Southampton F.C. kicks off at 15:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, August 28 at Saint James' Park.
Preview Newcastle United Premier League, Aug 28, 2021
Preview Newcastle United lost to Burnley on penalties, 3-4 in Wednesday's EFL Cup second round fixture. However, they remain without a victory since the opening weekend of the Premier League. Last weekend, they lost to Aston Villa, 2-0. An exquisite bicycle kick from Danny Ings (45') handed Villa a deserved lead at the stroke of half-time. Minutes after the break, Anwar El Ghazi (62' P.) doubled the lead for Villa from the penalty spot after the VAR spotted a handball by Jamaal Lascelles. The defeat leaves Newcastle at the bottom of the league table, - in 18th place. - Having no points and a goal difference of -4 after two games, 0W, 0D & 2L. A win for Steve Bruce on Saturday could signal the beginning of a turn-around for the Magpies. Steve Bruce could utilize a dynamic 3—5—2 formation once again. The duo consisting of Saint-Maximin and Wilson will have the responsibility of finding a goal or two for the Magpies on Saturday. Newcastle may be without goalkeeper, Martin Dubravka who is currently sidelined with a niggling foot injury.
Preview Southampton Premier League, Aug 28, 2021
Preview The Saints pummeled Newport County in Wednesday's EFL Cup 8-0 victory. Last weekend, they secured a point against Manchester United on home soil. An own goal from Fred (30' O.G.) at the half-hour mark saw Southampton establish the lead. The goal was given despite what appeared to be a foul on Bruno Fernandes in the buildup. After the interval, a well-worked team goal, - with Paul Pogba in the thick of things saw Mason Greenwood (55') get the equalizer. The draw leaves Southampton in 13th place with only one point after two games: 0W, 1D & 1L. An animated Ralph Hasenhüttl was seen on the sidelines shouting out instructions to his side to hold on to the draw. On Saturday, he will be on the hunt for maximum points against Newcastle United. A win could see Southampton climb higher up the table before catching a breath for the international break. The Saints would face red-hot West Ham on the 11th of September before taking on the Premier League champions, Manchester City seven days later. Picking up enough points ahead of the difficult fixtures would be key for Ralph Hasenhüttl. A 4—4—2 formation appears to be on the cards for Hasenhüttl, - with Che Adams and Armstrong working together once again in attack. Sam McQueen is ruled out of this fixture alongside central midfielder Will Smallbone.