Newcastle United will be looking to continue their undefeated start to the season when they take on Leeds United this weekend in the Premier League.
The Magpies have won three of their five games so far, including an away game against Tottenham Hotspur. They were also unlucky not to win against Liverpool, who salvaged a point after getting a penalty deep into added time.
If Newcastle can win against Leeds Utd today, they will go straight up to fourth in the Premier League table. Of course, only four games would have been played at that point, but that is not bad for a team that was expected to end up in a relegation battle this season.
The same is true for Leeds United as well though, who have exactly the same number of points as Newcastle United. So, the Magpies cannot afford to look past their opponents even for a second.
Unfortunately for Newcastle United, they could be without quite a few of their important players in this match due to fitness issues.
Newcastle United trio ruled out against Leeds
According to Premier Injuries, Joelinton, William Osula and Dan Burn will not be available for Newcastle United’s game against Leeds United.
The club might also need to make last-minute decisions on players like Ewen Jaouen and Amar Dedic, both of whom are also dealing with their own issues.
Of course, that weakens Newcastle United considerably. Even if you think that the starting XI is strong enough, even without those names, there is no doubt that the depth has been hurt significantly due to their absence.
Newcastle need to get a result against Leeds
Obviously, the first aim for Newcastle United has to be to try and win this game of football. There is no substitute for three points in the Premier League.
The venue could end up playing its part in a match this tight though. Leeds United will have the Elland Road crowd will be completely behind them.
But even if Newcastle United do not win, they need to at least get themselves a draw. That would be a positive result away from home.
