Two clubs looking to return to form will do battle today in a friendly between Schalke 04 and Newcastle United. The match scheduled for 11:40 a.m. ET will be held at the Veltins-Arena in Schalke and can be live streamed here free.
Following a 3-1 defeat to Spanish outfit Malaga, Newcastle return to the pitch in hopes of reversing their fortunes against the host-club. A poor first-half ultimately cost the Premier League side, something manager Alan Pardew takes full responsibility for.
"I blame myself for that defeat," Pardew said (via Chronicle Live). "I put two young lads up the top and maybe it was too much inexperience to cope with a team like Malaga. It was Moussa and Cabella's first game [also], so really I'm kicking myself because I should have had a bit more experience on."
"Having said that," he added. "The second half was much better. Our experienced boys came on and we're getting there slowly but surely. It was nice to see our new boys getting a run out."
What will be nice to see for United supporters is a better run of form against Schalke.
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: After plying his trade with Mainz in previous seasons, Eric Choupo-Moting will hope to bring his scoring touch to Schalke in 2014. Last season, the 25-year-old finished his 19 starts with 10 goals and three assists.
Schalke 04's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Giefer; Friedrich, Matip, Kolasinac, Fuchs; Hoger, Neustadter; Multhaup, Boateng, Barnetta; Choupo Moting
Newcastle United's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Krul; Anita, Williamson, Coloccini (c), Dummett; Obertan, Sissoko, Colback, Aarons; Riviere, Gouffran
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