Kick off at tonight's game will be delayed by 30 minutes, due to a medical emergency in the players' tunnel. Neither team or their staff are affected. The person involved has been taken to hospital in a conscious state.
Two wins in their past two matches enabled Newcastle to climb above Burnley, an indication of the stuttering start to the season Sean Dyche and his players have made. Admittedly the clubs are separated only by goal difference, though that in itself tells a story. Typically for a Rafael Benítez side Newcastle are among the best defenders in the bottom half, whereas Burnley, once so solid, have conceded 25 goals in 12 matches. Only the bottom club, Fulham, have conceded more this season.
Two wins in their past two matches enabled Newcastle to climb above Burnley, an indication of the stuttering start to the season Sean Dyche and his players have made. Admittedly the clubs are separated only by goal difference, though that in itself tells a story. Typically for a Rafael Benítez side Newcastle are among the best defenders in the bottom half, whereas Burnley, once so solid, have conceded 25 goals in 12 matches. Only the bottom club, Fulham, have conceded more this season.
