Newcastle Unitedwelcome Espanyol to St. James' Park on Friday for a high-profile pre-season friendly as both squads finalize preparations for their impending league campaigns.
The match presents an intriguing clash between an English side seeking to regain form and a Spanish squad riding a wave of pre-season confidence.
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Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
How to watch Newcastle United vs Espanyol online - TV channels & live streams
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Newcastle United vs Espanyol kick-off time
The match will be played St. James' Park on Friday, with kick-off at 2.30pm ET for fans in the US.
Team news & squads
Newcastle United vs Espanyol lineups
3-4-3
Formation
4-2-3-1
ESPNEW-Line up
NEWESP-Line up
ESPInjuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Newcastle United team news
Manager Eddie Howe faces pressure after a frustrating summer window marked by failed transfers and the departure of sporting director Paul Mitchell.
Star striker Alexander Isak has been the subject of transfer speculation and unrest, complicating squad morale. Newcastle are looking to add a centre-back, a midfielder, and striker reinforcements before the transfer window closes.
Espanyol team news
Manager Manolo González has fielded a settled side, focusing on fitness and fortifying the club’s attacking verve after a disappointing 14th-place La Liga finish last season. No significant injuries or suspensions are reported, allowing Espanyol to field a strong eleven.
Javi Puado is in prolific form with four goals this pre-season, central to Espanyol’s attacking success.
Form
NEW-Form
NEWTottenham
1
-
1
Newcastle United
D
K-League All Stars
1
-
0
Newcastle United
L
Arsenal
3
-
2
Newcastle United
L
Celtic
4
-
0
Newcastle United
L
Newcastle United
0
-
1
Everton
L
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 3/10
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 2/5
ESP-Form
ESPUnion Berlin
0
-
1
Espanyol
W
Wolfsburg
0
-
1
Espanyol
W
Espanyol
2
-
1
Southampton
W
Girona
0
-
0
Espanyol
L
CF Peralada
1
-
4
Espanyol
W
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 8/2
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 2/5