A nice efficiency all spherical yesterday, ending Newcastle 1 Arsenal 0.
An enormous and properly deserved win over the Gunners.
A Newcastle United group properly balanced, stuffed with cohesion, on the identical web page, tactically spot on. Every part fitted completely.
I’ve talked beforehand concerning the stability of the midfield and what I believe works greatest for Newcastle United.
Finest group and greatest gamers are separate issues.
The midfield for me has been our largest subject since we confirmed fourth place and certified for the Champions League.
We’ve had all types of mixtures over the previous 18 months.
Accidents, suspensions, work load, have all contributed to an absence of continuity to what was as soon as a settled group.
The midfield unit that in the principle achieved the highest 4 end in 2022/23 was Bruno Guimaraes, Sean Longstaff and Joe Willock. Joelinton performed his share within the LCM that season as properly, however the three in midfield usually, was Bruno, Willock and Longstaff, with Joelinton within the LW spot – linking with Willock .
Loads has occurred since then.
Joe Willock a horrible time with accidents.
Joelinton himself missed plenty of video games with issues of his personal.
The 2 Joes didn’t play on the left as soon as collectively final season.
The trio of Bruno, Willock and Longstaff solely began eight occasions collectively.
The Arsenal match on Saturday was the primary time in 53 Premier League matches that Willock, Bruno, Longstaff and Joelinton began a match collectively.
The file with Longstaff, Bruno and Willock as a 3 is actually exceptional total in all competitions ). This season two matches and two wins. Final season 4 wins, one draw, three losses.
The 2022/2023 marketing campaign? It was 16 wins and 4 attracts.
So in complete it’s 22 wins, 5 attracts and three losses in 30 begins collectively. That’s a title combating file.
Are Joe Willock and Sean Longstaff the very best particular person midfielders on the membership?
No, they’re not.
Is Joelinton the very best left winger on the membership?
Once more, no.
If anybody although can present me a group that has bettered that file, then I’m all ears.
Outcomes are what defines a soccer group, not the person gamers.
Feedback welcome.
Newcastle 1 Arsenal 0 – Saturday 2 November 12.30pm
(Stats by way of BBC Sport)
Objectives:
Newcastle United:
Isak 12
Arsenal:
Possession was Newcastle 36% Arsenal 64%
Complete pictures had been Newcastle 9 Arsenal 10
Pictures heading in the right direction had been Newcastle 4 Arsenal 1
Corners had been Newcastle 4 Arsenal 6
Touches within the field Newcastle 17 Arsenal 32
Newcastle United group v Arsenal:
Pope; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Corridor; Longstaff, Bruno (Kelly 90+5), Willock (Tonali 65); Gordon (Barnes 85), Isak, Joelinton
Unused Subs:
Dubravka, Miley, Almiron, Alex Murphy, Krafth, Osula
(Newcastle 1 Arsenal 0 – Match scores and feedback on all Newcastle United gamers – Learn HERE)
(BBC Sport feedback from ‘neutrals’ – Attention-grabbing on Newcastle United after win v Arsenal – Learn HERE)
(What a surprising Alexander Isak stat! What a good higher Alexander Isak winner!! Learn and watch HERE)
(Immediate Newcastle fan/author response to Newcastle 1 Arsenal 0 – Learn HERE)
Newcastle United upcoming matches confirmed to finish of January 2025:
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
Wednesday 4 December – Newcastle v Liverpool (7.30pm) Amazon
Saturday 7 December – Brentford v Newcastle (3pm)
Saturday 14 December – Newcastle v Leicester (3pm)
W/C Monday 16 December – Newcastle v Brentford – Carabao Cup Quarter-Last
Saturday 21 December – Ipswich v Newcastle (3pm)
Thursday 26 December – Newcastle v Villa (3pm) Amazon
Monday 30 December – Man U v Newcastle (8pm) Sky Sports activities
Saturday 4 January – Tottenham v Newcastle (12.30pm) TNT Sports activities
Wednesday 15 January – Newcastle v Wolves (7.30pm) TNT Sports activities
Saturday 18 January – Newcastle v Bournemouth (12.30pm) TNT Sports activities
Saturday 25 January – Southampton v Newcastle (3pm)
