Dwight Gayle’s form could mean Islam Slimani never gets his Newcastle chance
The groans across Tyneside were almost audible on Friday as Rafa Benitez revealed Islam Slimani would be out for another two weeks through injury. Newcastle…
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Did Rafa Benitez cost Newcastle two points at Bournemouth?
Newcastle were cruising at 2-0 with 15 minutes remaining against Bournemouth on Saturday, having dominated the match. Two Dwight Gayle goals – both poached after…
Is Mo Diame’s midfield form allowing Ayoze Perez to thrive?
Received wisdom has it that competition is key to success in football – and Rafa Benitez agrees – but Ayoze Perez is thriving now he…
Chelsea target Jamaal Lascelles is simply too important to be sold
There have been times gone by when Newcastle had a whole line-up of saleable assets, but there remains now only one player whose departure would…
Could Nicolai Jorgensen’s struggles pave the way for Islam Slimani to seal a permanent move?
Newcastle appeared to be signing stop gaps when they brought in three loan men in January in the form of Martin Dubravka, Kenedy and Islam…
What must Aleksandar Mitrovic do to earn a second chance at Newcastle?
Newcastle fans know only too well what a nuisance Aleksandar Mitrovic can be, but the Serbian looks to be using those qualities to his advantage…
Islam Slimani must hit the ground running and prove his worth to Newcastle
Islam Slimani has been handed a second chance in the Premier League with Newcastle, having struggled a little at Leicester City. The Algerian international was…
Bournemouth trip could set the tone for the rest of Newcastle’s season
It is safe to say that Rafa Benitez and his Newcastle players will be enjoying this two-week break between the huge win over Manchester United…
Unfashionable Paul Dummett deserves his new contract and his plaudits
Pep Guardiola would likely not think much of Paul Dummett and his thunderous tackles, tackles that Manchester City’s twinkle-toed wingers may well shirk. The Newcastle…
Jamaal Lascelles has towered over international rivals and deserves his England chance
Debutant Martin Dubravka hogged the headlines, Jonjo Shelvey was the broadcaster’s man of the match and Matt Ritchie got the goal, but Jamaal Lascelles was…
