Newcastle United have been selected for live UK television coverage in 17 of their first 19 Premier League matches this season. The club's media prominence has surged, with Sky Sports and TNT Sports confirming the majority of these fixtures.
Broadcasters are said to be "absolutely loving Newcastle United with now 17 out of 19 selected." This run includes 13 of the opening 15 games. The Magpies, currently ninth in the Premier League with eight points from five games, have seen their recent form of three wins, a draw and a loss attract significant broadcaster interest.
Festive fixture uncertainty
Four Premier League matches in December are yet to be scheduled for broadcast, creating planning uncertainty for supporters. The games awaiting a TV slot are the home fixtures against Manchester United on Wednesday 2 December and Sunderland on Saturday 5 December, followed by away trips to Ipswich Town on Saturday 12 December and Brentford on Saturday 19 December. The club's next match is away to Coventry City on Monday 12 October, which is also currently unscheduled for live coverage. Fans can view the full fixtures list.
Club transformation continues
This increased exposure coincides with a new era under head coach Matthias Jaissle, who replaced the previous coaching staff in the summer. The club also completed 29 transfer deals during the recent window, reshaping the squad. The team's current injury list includes players like Anthony Elanga and Joelinton, with details available on the injuries page.
Newcastle's last outing was a 2-1 home win over Hull City on 19 September, with goals from Joe Willock and Lewis Hall. The article closes with the team preparing for their trip to face 18th-placed Coventry.
The original report is at sports.yahoo.com
