15 October 2021, 11:15 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The English Premier League fixture, Newcastle United vs. Tottenham Hotspur kicks off at 16:30 (GMT+1) on Sunday, October 17, at Saint James’ Park. Referee Andre Marriner will be in charge while the assistants, Richard West and Scott Ledger, will lend Marriner a helping hand. Chris Kavanagh will be the VAR.
Preview Newcastle United Premier League, Oct 17, 2021
Preview Newcastle United remains at the bottom of the Premier League table in 19th place following the 2-1 defeat to Wolves before the international break. The club remains without a win this season: 0W, 3D, & 4L and will make their return to Premier League action following the official completion of the £300m takeover of the club by a Saudi-led consortium. The deal saw Mike Ashley's 14-year reign as the club’s owner come to an end. With a form that reads: DLDDL, Newcastle has only 3 points this season and it remains imminent that the axe will swing at a moment's notice, leaving Steve Bruce at the exit and with a suitcase filled with £8M in compensation. The likes of the Chelsea icon, Frank Lampard, ex-Dortmund coach, Lucien Favre, and Leicester City’s Brendan Rodgers are being considered for the managerial post, while Steven Gerrard could also be a possibility. Should Steve Bruce remain at the helm on Sunday, he could line up in a 4—2—3—1 or a 4—3—3 formation with Allan Saint-Maximin serving as the focal point in attack. The 24-year-old Frenchman has carried the ball further than any other player in the Premier League this season. An impressive 1,950 meters while creating the most chances following a ball carry (11) than any other player in the league this season. Jamaal Lascelles and Wilson are back in training and could be available for this fixture.
Preview Tottenham Hotspur Premier League, Oct 17, 2021
Preview Spurs remain in 8th place on the Premier League table, with 12 points from 4W, 0D, & 3L. Tottenham picked up a 2-1 win over Aston Villa on Matchday 7, - their first victory after three consecutive defeats in five games: WLLLW. And it was a fine response for Nuno Espírito Santo to silence reports about a possible replacement at the helm. The 47-year-old could emerge alongside Spurs with the 4—2—3—1 formation having Harry Kane in attack on Sunday. Kane is yet to find the back of the net for Spurs this season, but five of his six Premier League goals for Tottenham Hotspur against the Magpies have come at St. James’ Park. The Englishman has only scored more away goals against the Foxes (eight) and the Toffees (seven) in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Hugo Lloris returns as a UEFA Nations League title-winner to take his place between the sticks for Spurs. Cristian Romero, Giovani Lo Celso, and Emerson Royal are expected to return from international duty in time for this fixture.