Overview
Since losing to Brentford in early December, Newcastle have enjoyed a period of great success. They have had a series of 9 consecutive victories in all competitions, including 2 victories against Man United and Arsenal.
In the recent impressive series of matches of "Chich choe", striker Alexander Isak had an explosive performance with 10 goals and 2 assists.
A series of positive results has helped Newcastle return to the top 4 of the Premier League after an inconsistent first half of the 2024-2025 season. If they can maintain their current form, coach Eddie Howe's team can completely dream of a ticket to the Champions League.
Besides, Newcastle also defeated Arsenal 2-0 in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final and has a wide chance of winning the championship.
Bournemouth are also in good form, not far behind the Magpies, having gone 10 consecutive matches unbeaten. In those matches, Bournemouth even won 3-0 at Old Trafford or most recently held Chelsea to a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge.
Bournemouth now have 34 points, 4 points behind Newcastle and are considered an interesting phenomenon in this year's Premier League season.
Newcastle will have home advantage at St. James' Park against Bournemouth, where they have won 6, drawn 2 and lost 2 in the Premier League this season. However, Bournemouth's away form has been quite impressive with 4 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses from 11 matches.
However, Newcastle's quality of personnel is still better than their opponents. Isak's good form could be the difference in helping The Magpies extend their winning streak to 10.
Human resources situation
Newcastle's injury problems have eased slightly with only Callum Wilson, Emile Krafth, Nick Pope and Jamaal Lascelles missing.
On the other side of the front line, Bournemouth are unlucky with Evanilson and Unal having to sit out. The same is the case with Luis Sinisterra, Alex Scott, Marco Senesi, Adam Smith, Marcus Tavernier and Julian Araujo.
Expected lineup:
Newcastle: Dubravka, Livramento, Burn, Botman, Hall, Guimaraes, Joelinton, Tonali, Gordon, Murphy, Isak.
Bournemouth: Travers, Huijsen, Kerkez, Zabarnyi, Cook, Christie, Kluivert, Hill, Semenyo, Brooks, Ouattara.
The match between Newcastle and Bournemouth takes place at 7:30 p.m. on January 18 (Vietnam time).
