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Newcastle are ready for easiest match of the season

By Durim Halimi

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Federico Fernandez of Newcastle United (2L) celebrates with team mates as his shot deflects off Ben Mee of Burnley for their first goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Newcastle United at Turf Moor on November 26, 2018 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Federico Fernandez of Newcastle United (2L) celebrates with team mates as his shot deflects off Ben Mee of Burnley for their first goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Newcastle United at Turf Moor on November 26, 2018 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) /
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Newcastle United will host a struggling Fulham football club at St. James’ Park tomorrow and the expectation is to claim all three points.

The players and supporters of Newcastle United cannot wait for the match against Fulham tomorrow as it will be the Magpies’ easiest match of the season. Newcastle are expected to claim all three points and dominate the Cottagers at St. James’ Park before the schedule takes a turn for the worst against  elite opposition.

Claudio Ranieri was hired to help Fulham avoid the immediate drop  to the EFL Championship, but at the moment Fulham are looking like strong favorites to go down. With nine points from 17 matches, Fulham are desperate for a result and they will try to knock off 14th-placed Newcastle on the road. However, the Magpies will not go down easy as they know that their supporters deserve a positive result after losing seven matches at home.

Newcastle Should Dominate Tomorrow

That is a rare headline for an under-funded Newcastle side, but it is true. Fulham have the worst defensive record in the Premier League with an alarming total of 42 goals conceded from 17 matches, which equates to 2.5 goals per match. For this reason, Newcastle must go all out against Fulham and use their wingers to expose the Cottagers’ vulnerable defense.

After scoring four goals in the last six games, this matchup presents Salomon Rondon with a golden opportunity to score multiple goals and secure three much-needed points for Newcastle. Rondon has the strength to win the ball and has been accurate in front of goal, so Fulham could be in serious trouble whenever the Venezuelan striker touches the ball.

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That being said, Newcastle must be aware of their surroundings defensively in this match, too. Fulham have more pace on their roster and they have scored more goals than Newcastle this season. Mitrovic will look to punish Newcastle to revive the debates on why Benitez kept him on the bench last season.

Overall, Newcastle are expected to play with plenty of urgency for their home supporters tomorrow. Anything other than three points will be considered a major disappointment against the league’s worst team.