Paul Merson talking as Eddie Howe’s workforce head to Craven Cottage.
Having to date picked up ten factors from a doable twelve to date, in addition to progress within the Carabao Cup.
On Saturday, Newcastle United are away to Fulham.
The previous Arsenal participant talking, with now Eddie Howe approaching his fifth Premier League begin of the season with Newcastle United.
Paul Merson discussing the probabilities for Newcastle United on this match at Molineux and certainly for the general season forward.
Paul Merson speaking to Sportskeeda after the worldwide break and forward of Fulham v Newcastle United:
“I can’t consider Newcastle have go as many factors as they’ve bought to date this season.
“They aren’t even taking part in properly and so they nonetheless have 10 factors from 4 video games.
“Tottenham ought to’ve beat them, Southampton may’ve beat them, identical with Bournemouth and even Wolves.
“All these groups may’ve beat Newcastle and so they may’ve been on no factors – but in some way they nonetheless have three wins and a draw.
“Eventually these worrying performances will begin affecting Newcastle.
“It wouldn’t shock me in the event that they lose to Fulham at Craven Cottage.
“The Magpies’ luck may lastly run out right here.
“Emile Smith Rowe has completed rather well since becoming a member of Fulham. He misplaced his method a bit at Arsenal with all of the accidents and lack of taking part in time. If he retains taking part in recurrently, he’ll show to be a superb signing for Fulham.
“He’s somebody who chases misplaced causes and has bought a soccer mind. All he has to do now could be keep match and he’ll quickly be again within the England squad.
“Prediction: Fulham 2 Newcastle 1”
So is Paul Merson on the cash right here?
Nicely, the best way our outdated mate goes on, you’d assume Newcastle United had been defending for his or her lives all sport, in each match, then snatched a win/draw with their solely sole break into the opposition half in all 4 video games, or 5 for those who embrace the cup win at Forest.
The reality is a little bit/lot extra nuanced.
Newcastle United haven’t been nice this season BUT they haven’t been horrible.
In all three away matches to date, Eddie Howe’s aspect have had extra possession, extra pictures heading in the right direction and extra corners.
That’s not a workforce which have fluked not getting beat each away match!
Little shock that Paul Merson needs to overwhelmingly concentrate on an Arsenal angle on this write up.
Emile Smith Rowe is an honest participant I believe however actuality is, he has solely scored one Premier League aim and bought 4 PL assists these previous 26 months.
The likes of Sandro Tonali, Harvey Barnes and one other former Arsenal participant, Joe Willock, may have way more affect on this match, after the best way they turned it round at Wolves final Saturday.
Newcastle United haven’t been horrible, they’ve been had their ups and downs this season and are third within the desk resulting from defensive self-discipline and moments of brilliance from actual fine quality gamers.
I’ve a sense that Paul Merson may be proved fallacious, but once more.
Newcastle United upcoming match schedule, confirmed to finish of November:
Saturday 21 September 2024 – Fulham v Newcastle (3pm)
Tuesday 24 September 2024 – AFC Wimbledon v Newcastle (7.45pm) Sky Sports activities+
Saturday 28 September 2024 – Newcastle v Man Metropolis (12.30 pm) TNT Sports activities
Saturday 5 October – Everton v Newcastle (5.30pm) Sky Sports activities
Saturday 19 October – Newcastle v Brighton (3pm)
Sunday 27 October – Chelsea v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports activities
Saturday 2 November – Newcastle v Arsenal (12.30pm) TNT Sports activities
Sunday 10 November – Forest v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports activities
Monday 25 November – Newcastle v West Ham (8pm) Sky Sports activities
Saturday 30 November – Crystal Palace v Newcastle
