We actually can’t complain in regards to the Tottenham contribution to the Newcastle United trigger these previous two years.
5 Premier League matches between the 2 golf equipment from October 2022 onwards, have seen United win 4 of the 5 and rating 15 targets.
Now how about Tottenham proving to be the inspiration for Newcastle United proper now?
Let me clarify.
We have to head again lower than eleven months in time…
BBC Sport report – 27 October 2024:
‘Tottenham secured yet one more victory below new boss Ange Postecoglou.
The Australian has breathed new life into his facet since becoming a member of from Celtic in the summertime and this win prolonged Spurs’ run to eight wins and two attracts from their opening 10 video games.
The victory means Tottenham transfer on to 26 factors, 5 forward of Manchester Metropolis and Arsenal…’
Fairly unbelievable isn’t it?
It brings all of it flooding again, I had fully forgotten this with Tottenham firstly of final season.
Tottenham – First 10 matches of the 2023/24 Premier League season
Performed 10 Gained 8 Drawn 2 Misplaced 0 Objectives Scored 22 Objectives Conceded 9 Factors 26
Factors averaged per match – 2.40
Tottenham performed fairly effectively BUT in addition they had every little thing going their manner as effectively.
What topped it off was that outrageous/hilarious match when Tottenham had been gifted that win over Liverpool, as a result of incompetence of the match officers!
Anyway, regardless of the way it took place, there have been Tottenham standing proudly on the prime of the Premier League league on 27 October 2023, clear by 5 factors.
I then need you to have a look at what occurred subsequent…
Tottenham – Remaining 28 matches of the 2023/24 Premier League season
Performed 10 Gained 12 Drawn 4 Misplaced 12 Objectives Scored 52 Objectives Conceded 52 Factors 40
Factors averaged per match – 1.42
Truthfully, how unhealthy is that???
Once I say unhealthy, I imply in relation to the place they nonetheless managed to complete up final season.
The ultimate Premier League desk final season noticed Aston Villa find yourself fourth on 68 factors, with Tottenham simply two factors behind on 66 factors.
That’s proper, if solely Tottenham had gained at St James’ Park in April as a substitute of getting hammered 4-0, they and never Villa would have been within the Champions League this season.
Certainly, if the English golf equipment hadn’t tousled in Europe final season, Tottenham would have nonetheless certified for the Champions League, with fifth place within the Premier League getting awarded one of many two bonus locations, reserved now for the 2 leagues that carry out finest in Europe the season earlier than.
I do know we’re solely 4 Premier League matches into this season however Newcastle United already on 10 factors from a doable 12.
Eddie Howe’s workforce haven’t actually clicked but, other than in small patches of matches, however a mixture of fantastic defending, huge moments and issues going our manner, have delivered these 10 factors.
I have a look at the subsequent three video games and particularly if performances begin to enhance, I might effectively see Newcastle getting wins at Fulham and Everton, plus say a degree at dwelling to Man Metropolis.
If Newcastle United go into that October worldwide break with say 17 factors from a doable 21, you’ll be able to’t assist however marvel what might be doable with that platform to go from.
When you think about Tottenham gained solely 12 of their ultimate 28 Premier League matches final season and but nonetheless completed fifth, solely two factors off prime 4, sums up simply how priceless a fast begin to the season may be.
If Newcastle United could make it their sixth win in a row in opposition to Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday, I’d simply dare to dream…
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
