Newcastle United vs Norwich City, LIVE: Magpies chase vital win against relegation rivals as Eddie Howe looks to end the home side’s 13-match winless streak in the Premier League
- Newcastle United starting XI: Dubravka, Manquillo, Schar, Clark, Lewis, Fraser, Shelvey, Willock, Saint-Maximin, Wilson, Joelinton
- Norwich City starting XI: Krul, Aarons, Hanley, Gibson, Williams, Tzolis, Sargent, Gilmour, McLean, Rupp, Pukki
- Newcastle United are rock bottom of the Premier League table
- Relegation rivals Norwich City are a place above them and three points ahead
- The Magpies head into St James’ Park clash six points adrift of safety
- Latest Premier League news, including live action and results
- Premier League table – as it stands
Newcastle United face one of their biggest games of the season so far when they host Norwich City at St James’ Park to get the Premier League’s midweek programme underway.
The Toon head into the match rock bottom in the table, one place and three points behind their opponents, who have climbed up to 19th in recent weeks following an unbeaten start under new manager Dean Smith.
The Magpies are without a victory in any competition this season and head into the North East clash on a 13-match winless streak in the top flight as new boss Eddie Howe takes charge on home soil for the first time.
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