Newcastle on track to retain EPL status

Saturday, 13 April 2019 10:28

Newcastle have taken a huge step to retaining their English Premier League status.

They beat Leicester 1-0 on Friday night thanks to Ayoze Perez's first away league goal of the season.

The result takes the Magpies 10 points clear of the relegation zone.

Saturday's EPL matches feature Manchester United taking on West Ham

Kick-off from Old Trafford is at 8:30 PM UAE time.

Meanwhile Tottenham take on Huddersfield Town at the brand new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

That match gets underway at 3:30 PM UAE time.

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