Where does Newcastle United find themselves after the September international break?
- Newcastle has got to a decent start to their new campaign, however, bigger challenges await them.
- Where does Newcastle United find themselves after the September international break?
Newcastle United have started their 2024/25 campaign well. Despite having a listless summer transfer window, Eddie Howe's managerial skills combined with the players' efforts seem to be working for the Magpies club. Until now, Newcastle United boasts of an unbeaten streak, winning 3 games and drawing a difficult game.
Where does Newcastle United find themselves after the September international break?
With a 1-0 win against Southampton at St. James Park, a crucial draw against Bournemouth in an away fixture, and an impressive win against Tottenham at home, Newcastle currently has 7 points after the first three matchdays. With the international break on, the Premier League action is set to resume after two weeks, from 14 September. Thus, the question arises: Where does Newcastle United find themselves after the September international break?
As per the current Premier League standings, Eddie Howe's side find themselves in a good state, sitting just below their dream finish spot. From the very beginning, the motto of the club has been to secure a birth in the Champions League, and so far, it can be said that the unit has been making progress towards that dream.
Even though it is certain that Newcastle's performance has been far from dominating, as their star forward Isak has reflected upon, things have gotten in favor of the Tyneside club. However, the club must improve upon its overall ball play, as, in the season ahead, the club's squad strength will be tested more critically.
Just after the international break, Newcastle would have a busy schedule, having four opponents lined up, one after the other, during the duration of 2 weeks. Even though the first challenges, against Wolves and Fulham, might prove easier for the club, Boss Howe would need to use his players judiciously in an already injury-inflicted squad.
Next up would be the 3rd round fixture of the Carabao Cup and probably the most difficult fixture for the Newcastle side of the season. Eddie Howe's side are expected to cruise over AFC Wimbledon quite easily in the EFL fixture, but their real challenge would be against Pep's Manchester City.
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Thus, overall, even though Newcastle currently finds itself in a comfortable position, things might take a sharp turn for the Magpies club soon after the international break. Players like Nick Pope, Tino Livramento, Harvey Barnes would need to continue in the same form without being injury-prone. Moreover, only if the club manages to improvise their overall control of the game would it be easier for Newcastle to remain in the top 4 contention.
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