Some attention-grabbing feedback from this BBC Sport pundit on Newcastle United.
Chris Sutton talking forward of Sunday afternoon’s sport at Wolves.
An opportunity for Eddie Howe and his gamers in the event that they win their match to be a minimum of high 5 within the desk at the least, after this weekend’s Premier League schedule is accomplished.
So is the BBC Sport man getting it proper this time?
Chris Sutton speaking to BBC Sport – 13 September 2024:
“Newcastle are unbeaten within the Premier League to this point however their performances haven’t been there and they’ve away with it just a little bit up till now.
“Wolves, in distinction, are but to win.
“They made numerous errors once they received hammered 6-2 by Chelsea, however created loads of possibilities themselves too.
“Is it going to click on for Newcastle this time, or will Wolves get it collectively?
“You may make a case for each groups and, whoever wins, it will not shock me.
“The protected wager can be a draw right here, and you may assure that’s the outcome the general public will vote for above, however solely spineless folks would go for that…
“Prediction: Wolves 1 Newcastle 1”
So what to make of what the BBC Sport man has stated?
Chris Sutton having a little bit of enjoyable together with his remark that ‘solely spineless folks’ would predict a draw on this Newcastle United match, solely to then go for that outcome himself.
After all, if you happen to solely went on the leads to current occasions at Molineux between the 2 golf equipment, then it will be extra smart than spineless to be predicting a draw.
Since Wolves have been promoted in 2018, 5 of six have resulted in attracts. 4 occasions the 1-1 that the BBC Sport pundit has predicted, there was the 2-2 final season, then the one odd one out was a tame 2-1 defeat in 2021 that proved to be Steve Bruce’s ultimate Newcastle United away sport as Head Coach.
I actually suppose far an excessive amount of has been fabricated from Newcastle United’s begin to the season, by way of the overwhelming negativity hooked up to it. Solely three PL video games and a kind of Newcastle needed to play 73 minutes with 10 males.
I discover it much like the discuss round Brighton, although with them I discover the degrees of media positivity laughable. They performed a woeful Everton (who nonetheless haven’t received some extent) away of their first sport and hammered them 3-0, they then solely beat a really poor Man U at dwelling due to a ninety fifth minute objective, earlier than going to Arsenal and going behind and getting outplayed earlier than benefiting from that lucky Rice purple card and grabbing an equaliser. Perhaps time will show me mistaken however I wouldn’t be stunned in the event that they find yourself not something that particular this season.
Anyway, again to Newcastle United.
I do suppose there are some very legitimate causes contributing to Newcastle having to battle for his or her seven factors, reasonably than do it in type. Whether or not that be accidents, suspensions, gamers not fairly absolutely match and/or missing sharpness. Or just simply beginning the season slowly, as can occur to many gamers, particularly following a summer time of main worldwide tournaments.
While the likes of Schar, Trippier, Joelinton, Barnes, Burn, Kelly and others may have benefited from some relaxation and recuperation at dwelling, the likes of Isak, Corridor, Gordon and Tonali have all seemed actually good and sharp on worldwide responsibility.
I additionally discover the evaluation shallow to say the least from BBC Sport pundit Chris Sutton.
While Newcastle haven’t had a stellar switch window, Wolves misplaced arguably their two greatest gamers in the summertime. The principle man (Kilman) on the again and their most harmful attacking participant (Neto).
Whenever you take a look at how badly Wolves have been struggling on the finish of final season, this look a membership that could possibly be in actual bother.
Their final 13 Premier League matches the previous six months, Wolves have been surprising.
Performed 13 Received 1 Drawn 3 Misplaced 9 Targets Scored 11 Targets Conceded 30 Factors 6
Whenever you then evaluate that to Newcastle United and their final 13 PL video games…
Performed 13 Received 8 Drawn 3 Misplaced 2 Targets Scored 30 Targets Conceded 16 Factors 27
Newcastle United scoring 30 targets of their final 13 PL video games, Wolves conceding 30 of their final 13.
On Sunday I believe we are going to lastly see one thing like Eddie Howe having a lot of the choices he’d have needed at the beginning of the season, plus they’re now match.
A midfield and assault made up of Bruno, Tonali, Joelinton, Gordon, Barnes and Isak, what’s to not like?
If they will click on to any respectable diploma on Sunday, then I’m assured it may show a really painful afternoon for Wolves.
Newcastle United upcoming match schedule:
Sunday 15 September 2024 – Wolves v Newcastle (4.30pm) Sky Sports activities
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
