Clarets return to Premier League action with St James’ trip
Burnley travel to Newcastle United on Saturday afternoon (3pm) as the Clarets return to Premier League action following midweek Carabao Cup success.
Vincent Kompany’s side take on the Magpies off the back of a 4-0 thrashing over Salford City on Tuesday night and will be hoping to carry the form and momentum into this weekend.
The Clarets are set to be backed by another sell-out away crowd in the north east with over 2,000 supporters making the trip to Newcastle.
Where to watch?
All tickets for the match are SOLD OUT and unavailable to purchase online or at the ticket office.
The game will not be streamed on Clarets+ due to Premier League rules and regulations and is not available on any of Sky Sports or TNT Sports.
However, live audio commentary is available on Clarets+ from 2:45pm with Phil Bird.
Full match highlights, goals and interviews will be available to view after the match on Clarets+ and across all social media platforms.
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Newcastle United
Former Clarets boss Eddie Howe is currently in his third season in charge of United after taking over in October 2021.
Howe ensured United stayed up in his first campaign under the newly confirmed ownership, before reaching the Carabao Cup final and cementing a fourth-place finish in the Premier League last season to bring Champions League football back to St James’ Park for the first time since 2003.
Ahead of the 2023/24 campaign, United added several new players to the squad ahead of their return to European football.
Italy international Sandro Tonali arrived from AC Milan, whilst Harvey Barnes joined from Leicester City following the Foxes’ relegation from the top-flight.
20-year-old Tino Livramento signed from Southampton and boyhood Magpies fan Lewis Hall penned a season-long loan deal at St James’ Park.
A handful of players left the club in the summer with the most noticeable being winger Allan Saint Maximin who joined Al-Ahli whilst Karl Darlow & Chris Wood moved on permanently. Ryan Fraser, Jamal Lewis, Isaac Hayden and Harrison Ashby all departed on loan.
Form Guide
Burnley head into Saturday’s clash following a 4-0 win over Salford City in the Carabao Cup third round, after a positive and promising display against Manchester United at Turf Moor last weekend saw the Clarets narrowly lose out 1-0 to the Reds.
Prior to the Man United defeat, the Clarets picked up their first point of the season at Nottingham Forest in a 1-1 draw after three home defeats to Manchester City, Aston Villa and Spurs.
After a thumping opening day 5-1 victory against Aston Villa, Newcastle lost their next three games in the Premier League against Manchester City, Liverpool and Brighton.
Following that run of form, the Magpies have turned a corner and responded with a win at home to Brentford, a goalless draw at the San Siro against AC Milan, an 8-0 thrashing over Sheffield United and a Carabao Cup win against Manchester City on Wednesday.
What Vincent Kompany said
“There are not many harder away grounds that are harder than that ground. I’m really interested in seeing where the team is against that level away from home.
“It’s something I’m looking forward to. If you play well at St James’, it’s not just about playing well, we want the result like every other game. It’s not arrogant to say that, why else are you in the Premier League?
“But a performance at St James’ Park should give you the feeling that you can perform everywhere in this league.
“That’s what you’re in the game for. For every tough opponent, every team of that calibre, there is a small opportunity to do something special and that you’ll be remembered for.”
Last time we met
22/05/22 – Burnley 1 – 2 Newcastle United (Turf Moor)
The last time the two sides faced each other saw the Clarets relegated from the Premier League following a six-year stay in the top-flight.
A Callum Wilson brace put United two goals to the good heading into the final 30 minutes, before a Maxwel Cornet strike gave the hosts a glimmer of hope but it proved to be not enough that afternoon.
Burnley: Pope, Collins, Roberts (Weghorst 46), Long, Tarkowski, Taylor, McNeil, Brownhill (Lennon 73), Cork, Barnes, Cornet
Newcastle United: Dubravka, Trippier, Lascelles, Burn, Targett, Longstaff, Guimares, Joelinton (Murphy 11), Almiron (Ritchie 89), Wilson, Saint-Maximin (Wood 72)
Goals: Wilson 20’ (Pen), Wilson 60’, Cornet 69’
