Newcastle sealed the promotion into the Premier League few weeks ago and the team now has a perfect chance to celebrate the promotion with a victory in front of own fans against mid-table placed Barnsley. In case of a bit of luck, they might even win the title in case they get a three pointer and the current table leaders from Brighton don’t obtain a three pointer on the road to Aston Villa.
The side comes from two consecutive victories recently, coming from a 2:0 victory away from home against Cardiff in a match played previous Friday evening. At first, players of Cardiff looked better and had better chances to score, but in the second halftime players of Newcastle managed to improve, were way better and with more concrete chances, having not many troubles reaching the victory thanks to goals from Atsu in 55th and Hayden in 65th minute.
They should be set playing in 4-2-3-1 formation, using Murphy as central striker, but also Gouffran, Perez and Atsu as offensive midfielder. Midfielder Matt Ritchie (42/12) is suspended, while injured remains central defender Jamaal Lascelles (43/3), left defender Jesus Gamez (5/0) and central defender Grant Hanley (10/1).
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Barnsley, on the other hand, remains in the middle of the table for a long period of time and it seems that the lack of competitive motive hurt them a bit in the most recent matches, as the side didn’t record a victory in last four Championship meetings. Most recently, they come from a 1:1 draw in front of own fans against Burton, previously losing to Wigan and Bristol City on the road and also taking a point against Brentford at home.
Even though the players of Barnsley took a point only, it must be said that the home team had more of the ball possession and chances created, as they took the lead in 38th minute via Moncur, but the guests leveled up the lead in 52nd via Varney. As said, the team remains in the middle of the table having fifty-eight points, which is ten more than relegating worried sides.
Visiting side should be playing in 4-4-2 formation with Watkins and Bradshaw as forwards. Striker Adam Armstrong (34/6) is unavailable to play against his parent club. Captain and central defender Marc Roberts (40/4) is out with a ankle problem, while injured are also left backs Andy Yiadom (32/0), Aidan White (10/0) and midfielder Sessi D’Almeida (3/0).
- Newcastle have scored at least 2 goals in their last 4 matches against Barnsley.
This is a great opportunity for Newcastle to end this season in a best possible way and they can make the season even better with a bit help of Aston Villa. Having that in mind and festive atmosphere on the stands, I definitely see few goals in this game, as well as Newcastle’s victory without any doubt.
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