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After the disappointment of Palace was briefly looking like it would be repeated against Sheffield United, Eddie Howe’s Mags managed to turn the last game round with a statement 5-1 win.
That statement seemed to say ‘We are the form team and we are leading the race for a European spot.’
Certainly among the teams battling to grip a hold of the final European places, it is the Toon who are in pole position with better recent form than Chelsea, Manchester United, Spurs and West Ham. That said, Chelsea are one to be aware of after their midweek win left them just two points behind us in 8th.
Looking ahead to the trip to Burnley, it represents a chance to get another all-important three points, but also a chance to pick up points on the road – a quality that has not been found in this season’s squad.
“We know we’re going to have to win games to qualify for Europe and we know it’s going to be tight,” Howe said. “We’re up against top quality teams and Chelsea are in a good vein of form too so I think it will go right to the wire.”
Burnley are fighting for their lives in the Premier League and want to finish as strongly as possible to give themselves a chance of survival. However, head coach Vincent Kompany has been criticised for being too rigid in his philosophy and wanting to play football a certain way. This can help Newcastle get into a rhythm.
Team news
Good news! Almiron, Pope and Joelinton have all trained this week! It could be that we see them on the bench, although it may be too early for them. Howe says they will be assessed.
Bad news! Howe has said Schar’s hamstring injury may see him ruled out for the rest of the season, although there has been some confusion about the injury after Schar reportedly told Swiss press that he would be back from injury soon.
Trippier hasn’t trained this week and is expected back with the group next week to resume training.
Burnley may be able to call on Luca Koleosho for the first time since his…
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Author : Joshua Nichol
Publish date : 2024-05-03 19:05:03
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