Newcastle United host relegated Fulham on the final day of the Premier League season. Steve Bruce’s team go into the final matchday on 42 points and in 15th place.
A win and results going their way could send Newcastle United up to 13th in the final standings.
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Fulham are 18th but could sink to 19th with a loss and West Brom claiming a victory.
It has been a difficult season for Scott Parker’s team with many fans blaming Director of Football Operations Tony Khan for being too wrapped up with professional wrestling to put together a proper football team.
The Cottagers failed to win any of their last six league matches with four of those matches finishing in losses. Fulham drew 1-1 with Manchester United on matchday 37 to achieve a moral victory.
Newcastle United, on the other hand, go into the weekend following a 1-0 win over Sheffield United.
The reverse fixture between Newcastle United and Fulham ended 1-1. Matt Ritchie’s own goal gave Fulham a lead just after halftime, but Callum Wilson’s penalty on 64 minutes cancelled out Fulham’s advantage.
Bruce has 11 players on the injured and suspended list for matchday 38. Striker Callum Wilson is ruled out with a thigh strain once more.
Jamaal Lascelles will miss the game due to an ankle issue. Elliot Anderson and Joe Willock are both fighting for fitness in the buildup to the game.
Meanwhile, Karl Darlow, Ryan Fraser, Isaac Hayden and Joelinton are all ruled out through their various injuries. Allan Saint-Maximin and Martin Dubravka could both be fit to play a part in the game.
Parker has five names on the Fulham injury list. Tom Cairney and Antonee Robinson are both doubts to play due to injuries.
Aleksandar Mitrovic has a thigh injury that could keep him out and Harrison Reed is a doubt due to a knock. Terrence Kongolo is ruled out with a knee problem.
Fulham are joint-bottom of the Premier League form table. They took a mere two points from the last 18 available to them. The Cottagers were outscored 10-3 during that six-game span.
Newcastle United took 10 points from the last 18 available. They outscored opponents 12-11. So, which side will claim the points on the final day of the season.
The Magpies should claim a win against Fulham to end the campaign. Both teams could get on the scoresheet as Newcastle United claim a win on matchday 38.