Newcastle ended their winning run against Fulham and the Magpies will be very motivated to get back on track and win this match. Their opponent is just outside the relegation zone, thus this match will be very important for both sides. Wigan failed to build on the away win in Portsmouth, having been held to a goalless draw by Stoke. The Latics will also see this game as a chance to kick-start their campaign.

Fulham’s defeat against Everton left them just outside of the relegation zone and the Cottagers will need to improve quickly if they want to avoid fighting for survival. Newcastle’s back to back victories helped them climb out of the relegation zone and the Magpies will enter this match in high spirits.

Both teams won the games in midweek and the sides will be looking to continue in the same fashion. Newcastle recorded their first win after the opening round and that took some pressure of the players. Aston Villa didn’t deserve to win against Blackburn but big teams win the games when they are not playing well, and it seems that Villa is on the way to become really big team.

Newcastle’s derby loss from Sunderland left them in the relegation zone and the Magpies will be searching for their first win since the second round of the Premier League, in the match against West Brom. The Baggies dominated the early stages of the game against Hull but they lost the match by conceding three goals in the second period. The team needs a good result in this match or they will slip in the dangerous zone.

Sunderland will host Newcastle in the big Wear-Tyne derby. Sunderland played two very good games against Arsenal and Fulham and this team is starting to show their potential. However, they failed to win in both games and what better way to make it right than in the derby against Newcastle. Newcastle produced a brave performance against Manchester City and they want to build on that and record their first win ever since the second round.

Newcastle ended their losing streak with a draw against Everton, having recovered from two behind. They will try to win this game and escape from the relegation zone. Manchester City lost from Liverpool despite leading 2:0 at half time and Mark Hughes will have a difficult job of lifting the players’ spirits after such a disappointing defeat.

Both teams are going through a very difficult period, with Newcastle certainly in the worse position. Everton will try to make amends for their elimination from the UEFA Cup, and the defeat from Liverpool. Newcastle keeps losing and there are no signs of improvement. They lost four last league games, three of those at home.

Newcastle suffered yet another defeat as the Magpies lost to Tottenham in the League Cup. Things are looking bleak for the Toon side even though they could get new caretaker manager. Blackburn won their last two games, against Fulham in the league and Everton in the Carling Cup. The Rovers will enter this game in high spirits.

Both teams will try to forget their league form, and play a good game in the League Cup. Newcastle is in a lot of troubles, and the problems in the club are affecting the performances. Tottenham won this competition last season, beating Chelsea in the final match. Their performances are way bellow the expectations and the Spurs will try to win the game and eased the pressure on the team.

Both teams are in a difficult situation following the departure of their respective managers. West Ham appointed Gianfranco Zola as their manager, and this will be his first game in charge. Newcastle is in the worst situation in their recent history, as after Kevin Keegan left, now even the club is up for sale. The visitors will miss six first team players and it remains to be seen how they will cope.