Newcastle United is going through a difficult time, and Sunday’s away trip to Chelsea won’t make things any easier.
Eddie Howe must find a solution to Newcastle United’s goal-scoring problems as the Magpies head to Stamford Bridge fresh off a loss to Brighton.
In their last three Premier League games, his team has failed to score. In actuality, Harvey Barnes scored Newcastle’s final goal from open play during the team’s 3-1 loss to Fulham.
However, according to Newcastle insiders, goals will soon be scored, most likely by Alexander Isak. Last season, he scored an incredible goal at Stamford Bridge, but it was in vain as Newcastle lost 3-2.
Chelsea vs. Newcastle is predicted by Paul Merson.
And when he picks Chelsea vs. Newcastle United for Sportskeeda this weekend, Paul Merson anticipates the same result.
The former Strictly Come Dancing contestant believes his beloved Blues will win easily and is pessimistic about Newcastle’s prospects.
He remarked, “I just hope Chelsea don’t turn into flat track bullies.”
They lost to both Liverpool and City. You could argue that they performed admirably at Anfield last weekend, but they still lost! During that game, Cole Palmer never touched the ball. Chelsea will now face this issue; clubs will stop Palmer, and they must come up with answers.
Against clubs that are constantly hot and cool, like Newcastle, Chelsea will be fine. Enzo Maresca’s team has to win soon because they are now below the top four. If Chelsea loses to Newcastle and Aston Villa wins this weekend, the margin will grow even more.
Because it kept Chelsea’s defence strong, I enjoyed Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo playing together against Liverpool. They were unable to pass the ball to Palmer, though. Enzo Fernandez can pass the ball more frequently than the other two and is unquestionably a better passer. Furthermore, Chelsea isn’t winning many football games if Palmer doesn’t touch the ball!
Merson’s prediction: Newcastle 1–Chelsea 3
The last time Newcastle defeated Chelsea on the road
Merson dismisses Newcastle’s chances somewhat dismissively. Nonetheless, considering Chelsea’s strong play, Newcastle’s difficulties this season, and their track record at Stamford Bridge, it makes sense.
The Magpies lost both of their trips to West London during the previous season. In addition to the previously mentioned 3-2 league loss, Newcastle also suffered a Carabao Cup penalty loss.
May 2, 2012, was the last time Newcastle triumphed at Stamford Bridge. Papiss Cisse scored a brace as he continued to relish his amazing start to life as Newcastle’s number nine, helping Alan Pardew’s team win 2-0.
The highlight of that match was Cisse’s second goal, which he scored by looping an unbelievable shot over Petr Cech’s head with the outside of his boot.
Newcastle is having a difficult schedule.
It might not come from the current Toon number nine, but Newcastle could use a magical moment like that on Sunday. Newcastle is still worried about Callum Wilson’s fitness, which is why he hasn’t been seen in training.
Nottingham Forest’s 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Monday night moved the Magpies up to ninth place going into the weekend.
Eddie Howe has a pressing need to score some points, but Chelsea will be a formidable opponent.
In other news, Goal Brazil reports that Man Utd authorised a loan departure for sacked winger Antony in January. The athlete is rumoured to want to rejoin his old team, Ajax.
Last but not least, A Bola claims that Manchester United is intensifying its next attack on Sporting CP of Portugal.
United is interested in a teenage forward named Geovany Quenda from Sporting, who have already sold Bruno Fernandes, Nani, Marcos Rojo, and Cristiano Ronaldo to the Red Devils.