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DAN BURN PINPOINTS THE CRUCIAL ELEMENT LACKING IN NEWCASTLE’S GAME
Newcastle's Dan Burn calls for a return of the team's "dark arts" and underdog mentality ahead of their Champions League clash with Athletic Club, after a disappointing loss to West Ham.
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Newcastle defender Dan Burn - Photo Credit: (Owen Humphreys/PA) (PA Wire)
Dan Burn, the defender for Newcastle United, is hoping for a powerful response in Wednesday's Champions League matchup with Athletic Club.
When Newcastle United hosts Athletic Club in the Champions League, the familiar surroundings of St. James' Park will be welcomed once more.
The Magpies suffered another away loss on Sunday, falling to West Ham United 3-1.
Eddie Howe is aware that Newcastle is having trouble travelling, so losing again after three consecutive victories at home was a huge letdown.
Thankfully, Newcastle will be returning home on Wednesday, and they will need to do better.
Dan Burn desires the revival of Newcastle United's dark arts.
Howe did not anticipate Sunday's lacklustre performance since Newcastle lacked any intensity or ferocity.
Newcastle typically exhibits both of those qualities in spades, but Sunday's performance was very different from Toon teams of the past.
Dan Burn, the defender, is fully aware of that and has stated to The Chronicle that the Magpies lack the "black arts" that were prevalent under Howe.
According to Burn, Newcastle used to be able to "bully" teams when they were the underdog, but maybe that advantage is no longer there.
Burn, who acknowledged that Newcastle has not created dark arts well enough this season, believes that the team can still offer an underdog mindset and nearly imitate Arsenal in many areas.
"A few years ago, we were well-known for using some 'housery,' but we have not done it well enough just now," Burn stated.
"We were more of an underdog the first year we qualified for the Champions League, and clubs did not respect us as much as they ought to have." We could defeat ugly and bullying teams, but as you advance and acquire players of higher calibre, you start to move away from that and alter your style of play. However, Arsenal leads the league and excels at both of those things in addition to playing excellent football.
Even if you are not the underdog, you can still have an underdog mindset. "The world's top teams are capable of doing that," he continued.
Under Eddie Howe, Newcastle United must find the correct recipe.
Burn is correct to draw attention to Newcastle's lack of effort in certain matches.
Although St. James' Park offers a difficult environment for any visiting team, that advantage must also originate internally.
That might be a contributing factor in Newcastle's severe road struggles.
Although some players still have that nasty edge, Newcastle should emulate teams like Arsenal or Atletico Madrid by combining thrilling football with toughness, aggression, and a fighting mentality.
Burn obviously wants to see that combination return soon, as Newcastle has not found it this season.
At Newcastle United, Jonjo Shelvey knew two Joelintons: the dominant midfielder and the struggling striker.
Eddie Howe chose to turn the 33-year-old into a midfielder while he was at St. James' Park when Joelinton came for a club record amount of £40 million.
Joelinton's change in black and white has been amazing, and he is now a vital part of a Newcastle United team that is winning trophies and making it to the Champions League.
It is a striking difference for a player who arrived wearing the iconic number nine shirt, yet did not appear at all at ease in front of the goal.
In the Newcastle United dressing room, he was not seen that way, even though Toon supporters were amazed by what they had acquired.
MIKEL ARTETA’S ARSENAL MILESTONE: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE RECORD NOW SET
Mikel Arteta boasts the best Champions League win percentage (64%) for any English club manager after 20+ games. His leadership has restored Arsenal as a European force since their 2023 return.
Mikel Arteta Sets New Champions League Record - Photo by Gabriel Kuchta/Getty Images
Mikel Arteta has had an incredible trip as manager of Arsenal, and the Spaniard is still regarded as one of the most prestigious people in contemporary football. After being hired as a rookie manager in 2019, Arteta has made a significant impact on the game by turning the Gunners into a formidable force in Europe and at home.
With great leadership and a clear tactical philosophy, Arteta painstakingly rebuilt the team after inheriting a club that was looking for stability and identity. His ideology has produced a team that can compete at the top level by fusing offensive flair with disciplined organisation.
The Return of Arsenal to the European Elite
Arsenal had been out of Europe's top competition for six years until Arteta led them back into the Champions League in 2023. The Gunners have been one of the tournament's most outstanding sides since their comeback. They made it to the quarterfinals in their first season back, and the following year, they made it to the semi-finals. These accomplishments demonstrate the team's comeback under Arteta's leadership and their increasing self-assurance on the international scene.
Arsenal has consistently advanced in Europe thanks to a mix of squad depth, tactical experience, and a steadfast faith in the manager's philosophy. The squad is a formidable opponent that can equal any team in the competition because of its ability to adjust and change under duress. The secret to maintaining this calibre of play has been Arteta's attention to detail and his capacity to motivate players.
The Record-Breaking Impact of Arteta
Beyond his on-field accomplishments, Arteta has shaped Arsenal into one of the most ambitious teams in contemporary sport. His current campaign further solidifies his reputation as one of the world's top coaches, which has been established by his managerial development.
With Arsenal's victory over Slavia Prague, according to TNT, Arteta has now won 64% of his Champions League games, making him the manager with the best win percentage for an English club after at least 20 games. This figure demonstrates his exceptional tactical awareness and consistency.
Although Arsenal fans will be proud of this accomplishment, their ultimate goal is to watch the team win the Champions League trophy at the end of the current campaign. But for Arteta, every game remains a milestone in his development as a top manager and a representation of Arsenal's unwavering aspirations.
ANFIELD NIGHTMARE: MADRID FANS MISFIRE BLAME ON WRONG STAR
A poor team performance saw Real Madrid fall 1-0 to Liverpool at Anfield. Eduardo Camavinga was at fault for the goal, playing Alexis Mac Allister onside in a disappointing night for Xabi Alonso's side.
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Real Madrid will not have a quick look back at that performance. They suffered their second defeat of the season under Xabi Alonso as they fell to Liverpool at Anfield Stadium.
Real Madrid supporters may contend that the defeat to Liverpool was even more humiliating than the defeat in their own city, even if the margins of defeat were (much) smaller than those in the Madrid Derby.
This is because Real Madrid never seemed to have a chance to win. Liverpool had the advantage from the beginning and had the opportunity to penalise Real Madrid considerably more than they did.
Thibaut Courtois actually saved Real Madrid this evening. If Madrid had won, we could have shouted that sentence, but since we lost, we will have to murmur it instead.
Who was Real Madrid's weakest player, if Courtois was their best? Well, truly, you can choose.
When Real Madrid played Liverpool, Eduardo Camavinga was their poorest player.
Arda Güler was awful tonight, if you were to base your football beliefs only on what you read online. To be truthful, he was, but he was not even the worst player at Real Madrid.
Although Eduardo Camavinga would not brag about being Real Madrid's poorest player, he would at least accept responsibility for it and work to improve in the following match.
Camavinga was a full-back for the majority of the game, despite his belief that he would be playing on the right flank tonight. Camavinga was pinned back more times than he would have liked by Florian Wirtz, who really turned it on for Liverpool tonight.
Only three of the eight duels that Camavinga tried ended in victory. Despite having a 91% completion rate, he did very little in the last part of the game.
Camavinga gave a terrible lesson tonight, albeit it might not have been his fault. He was prohibited from doing everything he attempted to do in the game.
However, Real Madrid lost the game because of the one factor that it could influence. Camavinga was the one who sent Alexis Mac Allister onside for Liverpool's lone goal.
You can tell how narrow the margins were by looking at the fact that the goal was sent to VAR for a possible offside. However, the innumerable replays made clear that Camavinga cost Real Madrid the match.
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