Who should replace Jonjo Shelvey for Newcastle clash with Liverpool?
Jonjo Shelvey picked up a knee injury in Newcastle’s 2-2 draw with Bournemouth on Saturday, and the Magpies could potentially be without the play-maker for the…
Match Coverage Archives: 02/2018
Has Jonjo Shelvey just blown his last chance of an England World Cup call-up?
After half an hour of Saturday’s game at Bournemouth, it looked like Jonjo Shelvey had finally cracked it – there would surely now be calls…
Where would Newcastle be in the Premier League if they could hold on to a lead?
Newcastle conceded a two goal lead on Saturday against Bournemouth, letting points slip through their fingers once again from a winning position. At the start…
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…
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…
Should Benitez name an unchanged XI for trip to Bournemouth?
Newcastle United got a huge win against Manchester United last time out, but will face a very different task when they head to the Bournemouth…
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…
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…
