Paul Merson has had his say forward of Fulham’s journey to St. James Park this weekend, though he couldn’t resist discussing a few potential strikes for sure Magazine on the finish of his prediction.
Newcastle should regain the shape that noticed us win 9 on the spin earlier than that 4-1 defeat to Bournemouth two weeks in the past, with us coming into at this time’s sport after a 3-1 win at Southampton final weekend.
It received’t be simple at this time – Fulham have misplaced simply one in all their final seven away gams – and it’s an necessary match forward of a troublesome run of upcoming fixtures in February, but Merson couldn’t assist himself however debate the place Isak could find yourself.
Merson’s prediction for Newcastle vs Fulham is a decent residence victory…and that Arsenal would win the league with Alexander Isak, whereas Chelsea would safe a high 4 in the event that they signed the Swede.
That isn’t even an exaggeration of his preview. “Newcastle actually have a bit extra high quality inside their ranks” is just about a abstract of his evaluation of Eddie Howe’s Champions League-chasings Mags earlier than he strikes on to Isak.
Chatting with Sportskeeda, the place he predicts each Premier League sport every weekend, he had this to say:
“I watched Fulham the opposite day and I have to admit I used to be disenchanted. They didn’t present their true colors and let Manchester United off the hook in that sport. For my part, they might have simply gotten a degree and will look again at that loss as a missed alternative.
“Regardless of Fulham flattering to deceive within the final sport, they’ll nonetheless make life very troublesome for Newcastle. This sport might go both manner, however Newcastle actually have a bit extra high quality inside their ranks.
“We’re speaking about the most effective centre-forward within the league proper now in Alexander Isak. His objectives and contributions have been mightily spectacular. The factor with Isak is that he’s constantly good. Some gamers rating 10 objectives in 10 video games and there would have been two hat-tricks in there. However Isak is somebody who scores in each single sport and that makes him the most effective on the market.
“There isn’t a doubt that each one the highest golf equipment will need to signal him. With Monetary Truthful Play (FFP) additionally coming into the image, it is going to be fascinating to see if Newcastle can maintain on to him. If Arsenal signed Isak, I might be shocked in the event that they don’t find yourself successful the Premier League. The identical goes for Chelsea, it can seal that high 4 place and take them to the following stage!
“Prediction: Newcastle United 2-1 Fulham”
Newcastle ahead Isak could nicely fancy his possibilities in opposition to a Fulham defence that has conceded eight of their final 5 with Marco Silva’s aspect struggling a slight dip in type.
A powerful exhibiting is required by Eddie Howe’s males to settle the nerves in opposition to a large semi-final second leg in opposition to Arsenal the place our defence should not undergo a Bournemouth-esque to keep up our two purpose benefit.
Birmingham then beckons for our fourth spherical FA Cup tie earlier than a season defining run of Premier League video games the place confidence must be excessive.
Journeys to the Etihad and Anfield both aspect of Nottingham Forest’s journey to St James’ Park have huge ramifications for our high 4 hopes – particularly if we need to maintain Isak!!