Newcastle United will look to pick up a win vs Everton at St. James’ Park on Sunday, and it remains to be seen whether the players can step up and get the job done. The Magpies are coming into the game on the back of a defeat against Arsenal, and they will look to bounce back strongly.
On paper, the Tyneside outfit are the better team, and they should be able to grind out a positive result. On the other hand, Everton are 13th in the Premier League table, and they are coming into this game on the back of consecutive victories in the top flight. The Toffees will be full of confidence, and they will look to pull off an upset here.
Everton played out a goalless draw against Newcastle earlier this season, and they will look to get something out of this contest as well. Newcastle United are under pressure in the race for Champions League qualification, and they cannot afford to slip up. The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at the encounter ahead of the latest meeting between the two sides.
Eddie Howe will be without Joelinton due to a knee injury and Lewis Hall due to an ankle injury. Newcastle United will shape up in a 4-3-3 formation vs Everton, with Nick Pope taking his place in goal.
Valentino Livramento and Matt Targett will start as the full-backs. They will look to contribute at both ends of the pitch. Meanwhile, Dan Burn will pair up alongside Fabian Schar at the heart of the defence.
Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, and Sean Longstaff will start in the middle of the park. They will look to win the ball back for their side and add creativity and composure to their side. Finally, Alexander Isak will spearhead the Newcastle United attack vs Everton, with Jacob Murphy and Anthony Gordon on either side of him.
Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Pope; Livramento, Burn, Schar, Targett; Tonali, Guimaraes, Longstaff; Murphy, Isak, Gordon
David Moyes is without Orel Mangala due to a knee injury, and Jesper Lindstrom is out with a knock. James Tarkowski, Jarrad Branthwaite and Seamus Coleman are out with thigh injuries.
Everton will shape up in a 4-4-1-1 formation vs Newcastle United, with Jordan Pickford in goal. Ashley Young and Vitaliy Mykolenko will start as the full-backs. They will look to keep things tight at the back and hit Manchester City on the break. Jake O’Brien will start alongside Michael Keane in the central defensive partnership.
Jack Harrison and Dwight McNeil will start in the wide areas. They will look to add pace and flair to the side. James Garner and Idrissa Gueye will add defensive cover and physicality to the side from the middle of the park. Carlos Alcaraz will start as the attacking midfielder here, with Beto leading the line for Everton vs Newcastle United.
Probable Lineup (4-4-1-1): Pickford; Young, O’Brien, Keane, Mykolenko; Harrison, Garner, Gueye, McNeil; Alcaraz; Beto
The Swedish striker has been phenomenal for Newcastle United this season, and he is our key player to watch out for. Everton have been difficult to beat since the arrival of David Moyes. So, the Magpies will need their star striker to step up and produce a strong performance. He will look to find the back of the net and create opportunities for his teammates. Everton will look to shut out the opposition, and Isak will have to be at his best to find a way passed them.
There is a lot at stake for Newcastle United, and they cannot afford to draw points. The home side will be desperate for a victory. This is a must-win contest for them if they want to guarantee their place in the UEFA Champions League next season.
On the other hand, Everton are likely to put up a fight. This will be a must-win contest for Newcastle. The away side have more quality and depth in the attacking unit. They should be able to edge this contest. A narrow victory for the home team is on the cards. The Hard Tackle predicts a 2-1 win for Eddie Howe and his charges.
