With three new signings and a takeover twist to deal with, the Magpies head to the London Stadium hoping to cap off the week with three points.
As ever, with some key games to watch out for, we preview the main talking points ahead of this weekend and Monday’s top-flight fixture list. Scroll and click through the pages:
5. Not according to Michael Owen
Brighton will likely hand a debut to marquee signing Adam Lallana but former Liverpool striker Michael Owen doesn’t think that’ll be enough as he predicts Graham Potter’s men to lose 3-1 at the Amex Stadium. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
6. Chris Wilder in market for striker
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has sealed four new arrivals this week ahead of Monday’s opener with Wolves - but he’s not done yet. He wants a striker and he’s confident of getting one. The question is - who will it be and when? Photo: MICHAEL REGAN
7. Presenter makes controversial Leeds claim
Ahead of Leeds’ Premier League opener with Liverpool, TalkSPORT presenter Adrian Durham controversially claimed the Whites will be relegated from the Premier League, and that Marcelo Bielsa will leave. Perhaps Adrian has gone for a spot of fishing there… Photo: Michael Regan
8. Praise for ‘world class’ Marcelo Bielsa
The English champions will fight to retain their title and Reds boss Jurgen Klopp believes they have a “very tough” start versus Leeds. Why? Because “they have a world-class manager and it is a historical game,” the German said. Photo: Michael Regan