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Norwich City vs Newcastle United: Lee Ryder's big-match prediction and verdict

Newcastle face a tough test against newly-promoted Norwich City at Carrow Road this weekend.

But this should be classed as a less daunting fixture for Steve Bruce after opening up against Champions League-chasers Arsenal last weekend.

The Canaries were well beaten at Anfield last Friday so will be hurting.

Lee Ryder’s Premier League prediction

Goalkeeper Tim Krul will feel he has a point to prove to Newcastle after they let him go during the Rafa Benitez era.

But the fans know he is a capable shot-stopper on his day.

Nevertheless, as Krul tries to organise a defence around struggling centre-back Grant Hanley, United will feel there are gaps to expose.

United will feel they have a big chance of getting three points here.

Referee

Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)

His last game in charge of United was the home defeat against Crystal Palace last April.

Charity bet

Newcastle to win at 23/10.

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