Newcastle United (H) | Sat 19th Aug, 20:00 | Pre-Match Thread

Match Result Prediction

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This will be a difficult match and a barometer of how prepared we really are. Newcastle are perhaps the most physically imposing side in the league now, with a lot of running power.

We'll need to be secure on the ball, especially early on, as I expect them to press hard and try to force turnovers in the middle third, then attack via direct vertical passes and carrying the ball.

Hopefully Bernardo is back, as it's likely a game for him to play a deeper role in midfield alongside Rodri. I'd play Foden out wide for this one, or allow him to come from that wide position into any gaps Joelinton/Tonali may leave. Definitely need to be very patient when attacking and not play so many early crosses, as we did mid week in the first half.
 
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AlexWilliamsGloves said:
Am i alone in thinking that Alvarez and Haaland dont quite fit when both playing?
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I don't think it's an issue with Haaland + Alvarez. I think it's more that Alvarez is being shoe-horned into another position that doesn't really suit him.

He would be much better playing further forward, but he isn't going to displace Haaland any time soon.
 
I’d like to see palmer start

I’m excited for a Saturday night match as well. It means I can fit a few more drinks in beforehand
 
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