Newcastle United vs Fulham Preview 15/01/2023

Newcastle United vs Fulham – 15/01/2023

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Two of the Premier League’s shock packages this season will meet at St James’ Park on Sunday afternoon as Newcastle United look to additional stamp their marker down on the Champions League spots after they play hosts to Fulham.

The Cottagers may additionally now have one eye on the European spots within the Premier League, and though a place within the Champions League is unlikely for them, they will proceed to dream in the event that they proceed to carry out like they’ve.

Fulham beat rivals Chelsea final day out as they gained simply their second-ever west London derby in opposition to the Blues within the Premier League after beforehand shedding to them 19 occasions within the 30 years of the Premier League.

Willian received on the scoresheet that Thursday night in opposition to his former aspect, earlier than a winner from Carlos Vinicius within the absence of Alexsander Mitrovic – he’ll return right here now after a suspension that lasted just one sport.

Fulham are up into sixth now within the Premier League and so they have gained all their video games since motion resumed after the World Cup. This began with a shocking 3-0 win over one other London membership, Crystal Palace, earlier than edging previous Southampton with a 2-1 win at Craven Cottage.

Marco Silva’s males headed on the highway shortly after, beating Leicester Metropolis 1-0 on the King Energy Stadium. Fulham have additionally made it into the subsequent spherical of the FA Cup previously week after beating Hull Metropolis 2-0 away from house.

Fulham are behind Tottenham Hotspur within the Premier League by two factors nonetheless, whereas the Champions League place of fourth is 4 factors away with Manchester United having two video games in hand.

On the similar time, Newcastle United themselves have a sport in hand to play over Fulham and are 5 away from them in third.

Eddie Howe’s males have been wonderful this season, though they did lose final weekend to Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 within the FA Cup. However, they’re now into the semi-finals of the EFL Cup in opposition to Southampton as they bid to win their first trophy in a long time.

In addition to this, nonetheless, their previous two Premier League video games have led to 0-0 attracts in opposition to league leaders Arsenal and Leeds United. It retains the Magpies in third and they’re degree on factors with United in fourth and 4 behind Manchester Metropolis in second.

Forebet predicts a win for Newcastle and for the sport to see underneath 2.5 objectives.