Yahoo Sports Is Newcastle vs Bournemouth on TV today? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Premier League fixture
Newcastle United host Bournemouth at St James’ Park in the Premier League this afternoon, with the Magpies looking to continue a magnificent run of form.
A run of six straight league wins has propelled the Magpies up into fourth, and with fifth spot potentially getting a place in the Champions League next season, Eddie Howe’s side are firmly in the fight with a three-point gap to sixth-placed Manchester City.
Meanwhile, the Cherries enter the match off the back of a respectable draw against Chelsea in midweek, and they remain firmly in the hunt for the Champions League places too.
With just four points separating these two sides, a win for either could be vital in the race to secure European football next season.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match:
When is Newcastle vs Bournemouth?
Newcastle vs Bournemouth is due to kick off at 12.30pm GMT on Saturday, 18 January at St James’ Park.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage on the channel from 11am GMT. Subscribers can stream via discovery+.
Team news
Newcastle will hope to welcome back Fabian Schar after he missed the win over Wolves with an illness, while Nick Pope is thought to be nearing a return, though longer-term absentees Harvey Barnes and Callum Wilson remain out.
There are no new injury concerns for the Cherries after their draw in midweek, with Kepa Arrizabalaga and Adam Smith potentially making returns today. However, longer-term absentees Luis Sinisterra, Alex Scott, Marcus Tavernier and Marcos Sense remain sidelined for the near future, while Enes Unal and Evanilson could be out beyond the end of March.
Predicted line-ups
Newcastle XI: Dubravka; Livramento, Botman, Burn, Hall; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Gordon.
Bournemouth XI: Kepa; Hill, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Cook, Adams; Brooks, Christie, Semenyo; Ouattara.
Odds
Newcastle win 8/13
Draw 16/5
Bournemouth win 4/1
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Prediction
With Bournemouth’s injury struggles and Newcastle’s brilliant recent form, it’ difficult to see anything other than a Magpies win here.
Newcastle 2-1 Bournemouth.
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