Monday Night Football takes place at the CBS Arena as newly-promoted Coventry City entertain Newcastle United.
Coventry City finally put an end to their 25 year hiatus from the Premier League by cruising to the Championship title last term, but it’s been a tough return for Frank Lampard’s men.
The Sky Blues lost each of their opening four Premier League contests this season, shipping 10 goals and failing to score one themselves.
However, Coventry headed into the prolonged international break by claiming a 0-1 victory at the City Ground against Nottingham Forest thanks to a Jay Dasilva strike 10 minutes into the second half.
Matthias Jaissle began his reign as Newcastle boss by collecting five points from the opening three matches of the campaign (W1-D2-L0), but saw his three-match unbeaten start come crashing down to earth after being thrashed 4-1 at Elland Road against Leeds United.
However, the Magpies bounced back before the international break by ending Hull City’s unbeaten start to the campaign, winning 2-1 at St James’ Park.
How the bookies view it: Newcastle favourites
Newcastle are favourites to claim a third Premier League win of the season on Monday night, with bet365 pricing an away success at 23/10.
Coventry are 11/5 to back up their victory away at Nottingham Forest last time out.
Head to head: Seven wins on the spin for Toon Army
Given Coventry’s relegation from the Premier League in 2000/01, these two clubs have met just seven times in all competitions this century, with Newcastle winning all seven.
Coventry’s last success came in this fixture in October 1999, as Gordon Strachan guided his side to a 4-1 victory at Highfield Road.
Players to watch: Barnes to bag another goal contribution?
Harvey Barnes was the chief creator in Newcastle’s victory over Hull City last time out, as he provided an assist for both goals.
The ex-Leicester City man also has three goals to his name in league and cup this season, and appeals at 11/10 at bet365 to Score or Assist on Monday night.
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Predicted line-ups:
Coventry City: Rushworth, Mfuni, Thomas, Pinnock, Onyeka, Yirenkyi, Grimes, Dasilva, Rudoni, Mason-Clark, Thomas-Asante
Newcastle United: Hornicek, Miley, Thiaw, Botman, Hall, Gonzalez, Willock, Murphy, Fernandez-Pardo, Barnes, Wissa
Anything else catch the eye?
Newcastle’s matches under Matthias Jaissle this season have been fun to follow, with their five matches averaging an eye-catching 3.60 goals per game.
Both Teams to Score & Over 2.5 Goals has paid out in four (80%) of those clashes, and a repeat pays an appealing 10/11 at bet365.
The Magpies have found the back of the net in all five of their Premier League encounters – scoring 2+ goals in four (80%) of them – and look well-equipped to bag another brace against a Sky Blues defence that has already shipped 10 goals across their opening five matches back in the Premier League.
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