Stoke face Newcastle at bet365 Stadium on Monday, Jan. 1. Here’s all the info you need to watch.
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Stoke and Newcastle have had disappointing first halves of the season. The Potters and Magpies are both in the bottom third of the table and facing a potential relegation battle if they do not start putting a point streak together. However, both clubs closed 2017 on a low note, struggling to win games.
Stoke closed 2017 against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Ahead of their game at Stamford Bridge, the Potters had lost five of their previous eight games, picking up only eight points. Mark Hughes’ team have been awful defensively. No team in the Premier League allowed more goals over the first half of the season than Stoke. While the Potters have shown limited ability to defend, they are middle of the league in goals. The front three of Xherdan Shaqiri, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, and Mame Diouf have played well, combining for 12 goals over the first 20 games of the season.
Rafa Benitez’s side have been awful since the end of October. Ahead of the Magpies game against Brighton, Newcastle have lost nine of their previous 11 games. After a once promising start, Newcastle are now hoping to avoid relegation again. The Magpies are in the bottom third of the Premier League in both goals and goals allowed.
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The Premier League match between Stoke and Newcastle will be broadcast online. Live streaming is available on NBC Sports Gold, which you can access with a subscription.
Date: Monday, Jan. 1
Start Time: 10:00 a.m. ET
Location: Stoke, England
Stadium: bet365 Stadium
TV info: Online only
Live Stream: NBC Sports Gold, Fubo.TV
In the first meeting between the Potters and Magpies, Newcastle were able to pick up all three points, winning 2-1 at St. James’ Park in the fifth game of the season.