The Premier League season’s final stretch is a crucial time for clubs fighting for European spots, and Newcastle United have been dealt a significant blow with the news that defender Fabian Schar will miss the remaining games due to injury. However, manager Eddie Howe has a ready-made replacement in mind, with Swedish defender Emil Krafth set to step into the breach after signing a new one-year contract extension with the club.
The Premier League witnessed an enthralling encounter as Newcastle United played out a pulsating 1-1 draw against Sheffield United at St. James’ Park. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams displaying their attacking prowess and defensive resilience in equal measure.
Newcastle United, fresh from their midweek disappointment against Crystal Palace, were eager to bounce back and assert their dominance on home soil. However, it was the visitors who struck the first blow, with Anel Ahmedhodzic rising highest to head home in the opening five minutes, silencing the Tyneside faithful.
As the Premier League returns to St James’ Park, all eyes are on Eddie Howe’s team selection for the highly-anticipated clash against Tottenham Hotspur. With injuries and form concerns plaguing the Magpies’ squad, the Newcastle boss faces a delicate balancing act to field the strongest possible lineup.
According to the predicted XI, Howe is expected to make two changes from the side that secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Fulham. The most notable alteration could see the £28 million winter signing, Harvey Barnes, earn his first start for the club, replacing the out-of-form Jacob Murphy on the right wing.
As Manchester City prepare to host Newcastle United in an FA Cup quarter-final clash on Saturday, manager Pep Guardiola is adamant his sights are solely set on the task at hand – not the potential of replicating last season’s historic Treble.
City became just the second English side ever to lift the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in a single campaign in 2022/23. But despite their incredible form putting them in contention to achieve that remarkable feat again, Guardiola is taking it one game at a time.
