Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Chronicle Live
Chronicle Live
Sport
Steven Chicken & Barry Cooper

Newcastle backed to beat Leeds, pile misery on Sam Allardyce and make it to 'promised land'

Newcastle Sam Allardyce Newcastle United Leeds United Eddie Howe the Champions League Chris Sutton Manchester City Mark Lawrenson Paul Merson

Newcastle United have been backed to heap more misery on Leeds United and former Toon boss Sam Allardyce, as the two United's prepare to meet in a crunch Premier League clash at Elland Road in Saturday's early kick-off.

Eddie Howe's charges are looking to respond after last weekend's 2-0 home defeat to title hopefuls Arsenal and face a Leeds side without a win in their last six, and are staring relegation to the Championship in the face with just three games remaining.

While Newcastle lost in a captivating St James' Park encounter against Mikel Arteta's side, Allardyce's Whites were beaten 2-1 at Manchester City, though in truth, the scoreline flattered the away side, but the Magpies can expect a raucous Elland Road for his first home game in charge. Here's what the pundits have been saying.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Oregon woman claims Acme is tinting salmon packaging to trick customers. She peels the plastic off the fish and shows exactly what is underneath
What you see isn't what you get.
We Got This Covered
We Got This Covered
Hayley Williams Urges Fans to Vote in November After Calling MAGA Supporters 'Pieces of Sh*t' on Stage
Hayley Williams urged fans to vote in November during a New Orleans concert before directing profane criticism at MAGA and referencing the Ku Klux Klan.
International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Reading alone, together is all the rage at book doofs and reading parties. What makes it social?
It’s called a doof, but it’s actually all about quiet reading. There are beanbags, some chairs and a few shared tables, where readers sit (or lie) down and read their separate books. Maybe some music playing in the background. Book Doof’s founder calls it a social experience. But can people…
The Conversation
The Conversation
‘This is not my camera’: Woman trusts camera repair shop in LA with family heirloom but the camera they return sets alarm bells ringing
She just wants her grandmother's camera back.
We Got This Covered
We Got This Covered
“Not The Lip Filler”: Christina Aguilera’s Makes Bold Fashion Move In Latest Public Appearance
Christina Aguilera’s latest public appearance has fans dissecting everything from her lips to her facial features after she stepped out in a daring, lingerie-inspired look.
Bored Panda
Bored Panda
Why Does Ice Cream Sometimes Get Gritty After It’s Been in the Freezer?
Few things are more disappointing than opening a container of ice cream expecting a creamy scoop and finding a gritty, crunchy, or sandy texture instead. It may seem as though the dessert has gone bad, especially if it was smooth when you first brought it home. However, several different changes…
Grocery Coupon Guide
Grocery Coupon Guide
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.
Download on the AppStore Get it on Google Play