The high-flying Newcastle United are on the cusp of history as they seek their 12th straight Premier League fixture for the first time. Eddie Howe’s side briefly moved up to second in the table with a 3:0 win over Leicester on Boxing Day. This success brought a sixth win in a row, which helped equal the club’s record of 11 unbeaten duels in the Premier League. The stunning form has left defender Kieran Trippier urging fans to “dream” as the Black and Whites look to secure European football for the first time in a decade. Moreover, the Magpies swung at the Champions League, where the team played for the last time in the 2004/04 season. Shelvey, Kraft, Isak and Dammet, who has a shin injury, will not be able to play today.
Leeds lost 3:1 to Manchester City on Wednesday. It was the sixth Premier League defeat in eight matches for the Whites, who also have one of the worst away records in the division. Chances are, Jesse Marsh’s team looks set to find themselves embroiled in drama in the relegation zone for the second season in a row. Despite losing their last two Premier League games and conceding ten goals compared to their previous three, the Leeds manager has so far dismissed any talk of relegation. The coach insists that “there is enough quality in the team” to avoid a return to the Championship. For today the guests occupy only 15th place with 15 points in the asset. Today Summerville, Bamford, Sinisterra, Gray and Dallas, who has a broken leg, will not be able to enter the field. More today football predictions from the experts can be obtained from the link provided.
