NEWCASTLE MATCHDAY PREVIEW

NEWCASTLE V FULHAM | SUNDAY 15TH JANUARY 2023 | 2PM | ST. JAMES’ PARK | #NEWFUL

The opposition

• Aside from Arsenal, Newcastle are the Premier League’s most in-form team and are on a mammoth 12-match unbeaten league run which started in September.
• The Magpies are also through to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup following their 2-0 win over Leicester on Tuesday, with former Fulham defender Dan Burn and Joelinton on the scoresheet.
• Eddie Howe has been able to get the best out of his players including Miguel Almirón, who has nine goals to beat his best return in a Premier League season already.

Newcastle team news

Howe says he will make a decision on Joelinton’s inclusion following the Brazilian’s drink driving charge. Late calls will also be made on Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak following their returns from injury. Jonjo Shelvey, Emil Krafth, Matty Longstaff and Matt Targett are all sidelined.

Fulham team news

Aleksandar Mitrović will be back after serving his suspension, but Antonee Robinson will miss out after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season against Chelsea. Marco Silva says some of his players will need to be assessed after picking up knocks in the SW6 derby win, including Willian who suffered ankle pain after the game.

Tickets

All away tickets are sold out for this fixture.

Weather

It’s expected to be sunny but with strong winds, with temperatures of around six degrees.

Coverage

FFCtv subscribers can listen to live commentary from Gentleman Jim and Jamie Reid.

Fan behaviour

Fans are politely reminded to be considerate of those around them when celebrating goals and on public transport at away matches.

Top scorers

Newcastle: Miguel Almirón (9)

Fulham: Aleksandar Mitrović (11)

Form

Newcastle: WDDLW

Fulham: WWWWW