Newcastle are currently first place in the Sky Bet Championship. Manager Rafa Benitez, formerly of Real Madrid and Liverpool, has positioned his club as one of the favorites for promotion to the Premier League come the end of the season. They’re desperate to get back to the top flight, where they had been a staple for many years. USA international DeAndre Yedlin has become an important part of Newcastle’s campaign this season.
The 23-year-old right-back was acquired by the Magpies from Tottenham for $6.6 million last August. Yedlin had finished up a season-long loan with Premier League side Sunderland, impressing Benitez and the Newcastle brass with his consistent play for the Black Cats after not seeing much first-team time with Spurs.