Newcastle United's patchy start to the season has improved over the last few weeks, with the Magpies recording three consecutive wins to move up into eighth place. They host West Bromwich Albion at St. James' Park on Saturday, looking to continue their impressive run.
Newcastle United vs. West Bromwich Albion: Preview and TV schedule
Newcastle United will look to record their fourth consecutive victory against an inconsistent West Brom on Saturday.
The Baggies haven't quite lived up to last season's showings, and are currently five points in arrears of Newcastle in 11th place. They've drawn the joint-most games in the Premier League, and are still looking to shake the frustrating inconsistency which saw them throw away a 2-0 lead to draw against local rivals Aston Villa on Monday.
Newcastle will be without Ryan Taylor through a long-term knee injury, while Steven Taylor and Paul Dummett are both doubtful. For West Brom, Zoltán Gera and Ben Foster are out, and could be joined on the sidelines by Billy Jones, Liam Ridgewell and Scott Sinclair.
Newcastle United injuries and suspensions
Out: Ryan Taylor (knee). In doubt: Steven Taylor (hamstring), Paul Dummett (hamstring).
West Bromwich Albion injuries and suspensions
Out: Zoltán Gera (hamstring), Ben Foster (foot). In doubt: Billy Jones (hamstring), Liam Ridgewell (calf), Scott Sinclair (hamstring).
Projected lineups
Newcastle United: Tim Krul; Davide Santon, Fabricio Coloccini, Mike Williamson, Mathieu Debuchy; Yoan Gouffran, Cheick Tioté, Yohan Cabaye, Moussa Sissoko; Shola Ameobi, Loïc Rémy.
West Bromwich Albion: Boaz Myhill; Liam Ridgewell, Jonas Olsson, Gareth McAuley, Steven Reid; Claudio Yacob, Youssouf Mulumbu; Chris Brunt, Stéphane Sessègnon, Morgan Amalfitano; Shane Long.
Match Date/Time: Saturday, 5:30 p.m. local, 12:30 p.m. ET
Venue: St James' Park, Newcastle, England
TV: NBC (U.S. and Canada), Sportsnet (Canada), Sky Sports 1/HD (U.K.).
Online: NBC Sports Live Extra (U.S.), Sportsnet World Online (Canada), Sky Go (U.K.).
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