A win would confirm Paris Saint-Germain’s place in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, and a win is what they looked like they would storm towards as they blitzed Newcastle United. However, storms pass, and Newcastle’s game plan blossomed as they fought back to earn a draw. A result that suited neither side, with […]
Aston Villa beat Newcastle by a two goal margin at St. James’ Park with goals from Emiliano Buendia and Ollie Watkins in each half as they sank the Magpies on home turf. The win meant Villa remained in 3rd place in the Premier League table while Newcastle dropped to 9th. Tactical analysis and match report […]
The Carabao Cup holders had to repeat a recent feat at St. James’ Park to try and boost their chances of holding onto a historic title. But the performance they produced was not quite good enough to achieve that target as another mark of progress was laid down by a club in rebuild. Tactical analysis […]
A back four both with and without the ball was seen for the first time for Manchester United under Ruben Amorim here. A first-half goal from Patrick Dorgu put United ahead. They then proceeded to become more passive throughout the game, spending the second half defending their lead from a low-block which Newcastle were unable […]
Newcastle started the game with a level of intensity that was unmatched by the visitors from West London. As a result, Eddie Howe’s side led by two whilst Chelsea searched for answers. Reece James’ stunning strike, along with an uptick in intensity after half-time, provided enough momentum for Chelsea to secure an equalizer. Although it […]
All the activity was spent on tackles and exchanges, rather than creative final third passages and shots. However, the Newcastle United defensive arrangement matched poorly against Sunderland’s positional rotations, and an own goal handed a famous win. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. It had been ten years since the last Tyne-Wear derby […]
Kasper Hjulmand’s side showed their abilities in possession and their flexibility against the ball here, while Newcastle’s high pressing and dangerous crossing game helped them get back into the game after going behind. Álex Grimaldo’s excellent late equalizer was a fitting finish to this intriguing game. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. Bayer Leverkusen […]
Tottenham Hotspur, reeling from a tough run of results, showed immense character to twice come from behind and snatch a dramatic point against Newcastle United at St. James’ Park. The Magpies dominated large periods of the game, applying relentless pressure, but two spectacular goals from Spurs captain Cristian Romero—including a stunning overhead kick in stoppage […]
Olympique de Marseille would need veteran striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to roll back the years as they hosted Newcastle United in the UEFA Champions League. A worrying first half would turn to delight when the 36-year-old struck twice to rescue the evening and put Marseille’s European campaign back on track. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Newcastle edged Manchester City 2-1 at St. James’ Park. An end-to-end game saw Newcastle win 2-1 with a brace from Harvey Barnes seeing off an equaliser by Ruben Dias. The win resulted in City dropping to 3rd in the Premier League table as Newcastle moved up to 14th. Tactical analysis and match report by Gaurav […]