Bruce uses trio absence to excuse Newcastle struggles

Steve Bruce is hoping Callum Wilson, Allan Saint-Maximin and Miguel Almiron can fire Newcastle out of Premier League trouble as the fight for survival comes to a head. Wilson’s return to fitness after a seven-game absence with a torn hamstring a week after Saint-Maximin appeared as a substitute – following his own three-match lay-off – […]

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Bruce: You get relegated playing the Norwich City way

Callum Wilson may have to wait for a return to the starting line-up as Alan Shearer’s calls for Newcastle to show more attacking intent go unheeded. The Magpies are on a run of just two wins in their last 21 matches and sit just three points clear of Fulham in the final relegation spot. However, […]

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Bruce: You get relegated playing the Norwich City way

Callum Wilson may have to wait for a return to the starting line-up as Alan Shearer’s calls for Newcastle to show more attacking intent go unheeded.The Magpies are on a run of just two wins in their last 21 matches and sit just three points clear of Fulham in the final relegation spot. However, a […]

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Seven changes for City, forward axed completely, Leeds keep it simple

Seven changes for City, forward axed completely, Leeds keep it simple – originally posted on Sportslens.com The 31st round of fixtures in the Premier League features some important matches at both ends of the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the weekend. The action […]

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‘Brilliant’, ‘Lifeline’ – Some Newcastle fans react to Traore’s winning goal vs Fulham

‘Brilliant’, ‘Lifeline’ – Some Newcastle fans react to Traore’s winning goal vs Fulham – originally posted on Sportslens.com Wolverhampton Wanderers handed Newcastle United a major survival boost with their late win over Fulham last night. Spanish winger Adama Traore scored the winning goal of the game deep into injury-time, and Fulham remain three points adrift […]

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Predicted Newcastle XI vs Burnley: Bruce to make five changes, 29-yr-old to start

Predicted Newcastle XI vs Burnley: Bruce to make five changes, 29-yr-old to start – originally posted on Sportslens.com Newcastle United travel to Burnley for their Premier League game this weekend and the Magpies will be desperate to pick up three points. Steve Bruce’s side have not won any of their last six Premier League matches […]

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West Ham key duo ruled out, Tottenham defenders absent, Baggies star eyes recall

West Ham key duo ruled out, Tottenham defenders absent, Baggies star eyes recall – originally posted on Sportslens.com The 2020/21 Premier League season is heading down the final stretch, and there are some important fixtures taking place this weekend. Fulham face a massive game against Wolverhampton Wanderers this evening as they strive to avoid relegation. […]

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Bruce: Social media can damage people, I would ban it

Newcastle manager Steve Bruce says he would ban all social media if he could, and gave his backing to the clubs boycotting platforms over racist abuse. Swansea have said they will not post on their usual club channels for a week and have encouraged players to do the same, with Rangers and Birmingham following their […]

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‘I wish everybody well’ – Richard Keys reacts to NUFC news

‘I wish everybody well’ – Richard Keys reacts to NUFC news – originally posted on Sportslens.com Newcastle United fans have launched a bid to own part of the club via a supporters’ group if owner Mike Ashley successfully sells up. The businessman wants to relinquish control of the St. James’ Park outfit, but a £300 […]

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Nine highest xG performances of the Premier League season

Newcastle racked up an xG of 4.30 in their 2-2 draw against Spurs. That number, coupled with the late nature of Newcastle’s equaliser to deny Spurs an absurdly undeserved victory, ensured nobody was really happy after the Misery Derby. But which other performances have produced eye-wateringly high xG numbers? Several other teams have managed to […]

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