Newcastle v Anzhi: Match Preview, Team News & Possible Line-Ups
Venue: St James Park Date: Thursday 14th March Kick-Off: 8.05pm
Match Preview
A horribly dull first leg has set up a perfectly balanced second leg. Newcastle returned from Moscow with a 0-0 draw to give them hope of reaching the last 8. Newcastle now know any form of win will send them through but have to be cautious as an Anzhi away goal could spell curtains. Newcastles home Europa League form has been impressive this year with The Magpies unbeaten (3 wins, 2 draws) but they havent won since their second group match. Anzhi have struggled on the road in the competition with three wins, two draws and two defeats but havent won away since the qualifying rounds. This all leaves us with a very interesting, hard to call tie. With only a week separating the two legs there isnt much time for rest and both teams also played at the weekend with Newcastle registering a 2-1 win against Stoke. Anzhi finally resumed their league campaign after the winter break, with the team in second they were shocked by Mordovia Saransk 2-0, the team currently lying in the relegation zone. Just Anzhis third league defeat. Anzhi are one of the tournament favourites but Newcastle havent lost at home since mid-January in all competitions, this tie is delicately in the balance and with tickets selling well for the clash, St James Park could have a European night to remember on its hands. Click next for Team News...
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