Newcastle host Fulham in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals tonight, with the Magpies in need of a boost after a disastrous derby defeat this weekend.
Eddie Howe’s side were beaten 1-0 by arch-rivals Sunderland, leaving them in 12th place in the Premier League after a inconsistent start to the season.
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They will face Fulham, who are hoping to reach the semi-finals of last year’s memorable fixture and who beat Marco Silva’s side 2-1 in the top flight earlier this season.
But Fulham are just two points and one place behind Newcastle in the Premier League, setting up a tight draw for a place in the top four.
Here’s everything you need to know before the game.
When does Newcastle vs Fulham start?
Newcastle United face Fulham in the League Cup on Wednesday 17 December at St James’ Park, with the match starting at 8:15pm GMT.
How can I watch it?
UK viewers can watch the match for free on ITV1 and streaming service ITVX. Subscribers can also watch matches live on Sky Sports Premier League.
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If you’re not a Sky customer, you can get a NOWTV all-day pass here to watch without a subscription.
Team News
Dan Byrne will be sidelined for at least a month after suffering fractured ribs and a punctured lung in a 50/50 game against Sunderland.
He joins Nick Pope, Kieran Tripper, Sven Botman and Will Osula on the sidelines through injury, but Eoin Wiesa could make his first start for the club after coming off the bench in the past two top-flight games.
Fulham will be without Rodrigo Muniz and Ryan Sessegnon, both with thigh injuries, while Calvin Bassey, Samuel Chukweeze and Alex Iwobi are all out for the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Expected lineup
Newcastle XI: Ramsdale; Liveramento, Schaal, Tio, Hall; Miley, Guimarães, Joelinton; Murphy, Visa, Barnes
Fulham XI: Leno; Tete, Andersen, Cuenca, Castagne; Berg, Lukic; Wilson, King, Kevin; Jimenez
