Burnley vs Newcastle United
England – Premier League
Date: Saturday, 14 December 2019
Kick-off at 15:00 UK / 16:00 CET
Venue: Turf Moor (Burnley).
Burnley striker Jay Rodriguez will be available for Saturday's Premier League clash with Newcastle despite breaking a finger. frontman of The cracks in the little finger of his left hand in training on Tuesday, but is expected to take place in the squad wearing a protective bandage.
Ashley Barnes and Ashley Westwood could well return from a groin injury after resuming training, and Phil Bardsley is expected to join them on Friday after recovering from a knock, but Charlie Taylor (hamstring) remains a doubt and Kevin Long (hip) and Johann Berg Gudmundsson (hamstring) is not available.
Jonjo Shelvey (calf) and Miguel Almiron (hamstring) a doubt for Newcastle as head coach Steve Bruce to face up to an injury crisis.
Allan Saint-Maximin expected to be sidelined for a month with a hamstring tear he sustained while last weekend's 2-1 win over Southampton, while Ciaran Clark (calf) has joined DeAndre Yedlin (hip), Jamaal Lascelles (fractured tibia) and Matt Ritchie (ankle) on the casualty list. Ki Sung-Yueng (illness) are also out.
Prediction
Although the form guide points towards Newcastle win, history shows Burnley may return to victory lane.
Newcastle have not won three league games in a row and lost the last time they were looking for a hat-trick in November. Meanwhile, the previous three consecutive defeats Burnley met with two victories, which would spell victory for the Clarets this weekend.
Scoreline Prediction: Burnley 2-1 Newcastle
