Newcastle replaced Cardiff in the bottom three last week, but it is hard to see either of these teams pulling clear of the relegation battle. Whatever happens in this game is not going to change that. Cardiff are trying to bolster their attack by signing Emiliano Sala for about £18m from Nantes and bringing in Oumar Niasse on loan from Everton. All the clubs at the bottom of the table are short of goals and at least the Bluebirds are trying to do something about it. If Sala keeps them in the Premier League, he is worth every penny - so it is worth the gamble. There is no sign of Newcastle doing anything similar in the transfer market but I am still going with them to win this game. Whether or not Magpies boss Rafa Benitez really wanted to progress in the FA Cup or not, I think their win at Blackburn on Tuesday is a big thing. If your kids can win, like Newcastle's did, you think: 'Hold on a minute, maybe we are not that bad.'
Newcastle replaced Cardiff in the bottom three last week, but it is hard to see either of these teams pulling clear of the relegation battle. Whatever happens in this game is not going to change that.
Cardiff are trying to bolster their attack by signing Emiliano Sala for about £18m from Nantes and bringing in Oumar Niasse on loan from Everton.
All the clubs at the bottom of the table are short of goals and at least the Bluebirds are trying to do something about it. If Sala keeps them in the Premier League, he is worth every penny - so it is worth the gamble.
There is no sign of Newcastle doing anything similar in the transfer market but I am still going with them to win this game.
Whether or not Magpies boss Rafa Benitez really wanted to progress in the FA Cup or not, I think their win at Blackburn on Tuesday is a big thing.
If your kids can win, like Newcastle's did, you think: 'Hold on a minute, maybe we are not that bad.'
Source: BBC