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'I can see them struggling' - Paul Merson agrees with Chris Sutton on Newcastle United v Everton prediction

Pundits Paul Merson, Chris Sutton and Mark Lawrenson are all in agreement that Newcastle United will claim three points against Everton

The Blues are back in action on Wednesday as they aim to bounce back from their 2-0 loss at Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend. The reverse in north London means that it's back-to-back defeats for the Blues going into the trip to St James' Park following the 2-1 home loss to Manchester United.

But can they fare better in the north east? Here's what the trip of pundits have predicted.

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Chris Sutton (BBC Sport)

"Newcastle were a little unlucky not to win at Old Trafford, and they seem to have found a good balance in their team.

"Defensively they are sound and they also had a few chances against Manchester United - you can see why they are in the top six, and they probably should have even more points than they do.

"Everton have lost their past two games and I can see them struggling here too."

Prediction: Newcastle 2-0 Everton.

Paul Merson (Sports Keeda)

"I thought Everton were a bit unlucky last week. They went to Tottenham with a game plan, but you've got to make it count. You can't have the chances they had and then miss them. You're not going to get too many chances in an away game, and Everton should've scored in my opinion.

"I do like what Everton are doing at the moment, but they've got to put their chances away. Newcastle have played well under Eddie Howe and should be able to win this game."

Prediction: Newcastle 2-0 Everton.

Mark Lawrenson (Paddy Power)

"Newcastle are on a good run and full of confidence. Everton didn’t really lay a glove on Tottenham last weekend, and don’t really carry a big goal threat."

Prediction: Newcastle 2-0 Everton.

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