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Newcastle United vs Stoke City: Kick-off time, team news, live stream, and TV channel for Premier League clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at St James' Park

NEWCASTLE are set to welcome Rafa Benitez back in the dugout as they host Stoke who are looking for their third successive win.

Stoke will be looking to build on a great point after drawing 2-2 with Manchester United in their last game.

 Newcastle are in good form after securing back to back wins
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Newcastle are in good form after securing back to back winsCredit: Rex Features
 Stoke ended Manchester United 100% start by holding them to a 2-2 draw
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Stoke ended Manchester United 100% start by holding them to a 2-2 drawCredit: AFP or licensors

When is Newcastle vs Stoke?

The Magpies take on the Potters on Saturday, September 16.
Kick-off is at 3pm.
The Premier League clash will take place at St James' Park

What TV channel is showing Newcastle vs Stoke?

The game isn't being broadcast live.
Alternatively, you can keep up to date on SunSport's live blog.

What is the team news for Newcastle vs Stoke?

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  • Newcastle have only lost once in their last 13 home matches versus the Potters in all competitions – 1-2 in September 2010 (W9 D3).
  • Stoke are unbeaten in their last five Premier League games against Newcastle, keeping a clean sheet on four occasions (W3 D2 L0).
  • The Potters have won just once on their last 13 away Premier League visits to the north east (D4 L8), although that win came last time out versus Sunderland in January (3-1).
  • Newcastle United have won four of their seven Premier League home matches under Rafa Benitez (W4 D2 L1), the same total the Magpies won in 14 attempts under his predecessor Steve McClaren.Newcastle United will be looking to win three consecutive Premier League games for the first time since November 2014, when they won five in a row under Alan Pardew.
  • Stoke City have just two of their last 14 away games in the Premier League (W2 D3 L9), although one of those wins came in the north-east; defeating Sunderland 3-1 in January.
  • Newcastle have the youngest average starting XI lineup so far in the 2017-18 Premier League (25y 223d old).
  • Newcastle are set to play a Premier League match with a positive goal difference for the first time since February 2014, when they faced Chelsea at Stamford Bridge - they lost 3-0 to end the day with a goal difference of -2.
  • Only versus Sunderland (11) has Mark Hughes won more Premier League games as a manager than against Newcastle (9).
  • A league-high 34.5% of Newcastle United’s passes in the Premier League this season have been played in to the attacking third of the pitch.
  • Since the start of last season Matt Ritchie (9) has provided more assists in league competition than any other Newcastle player, including assisting Jamaal Lascelles' winner vs Swansea last time out

 

 

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