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NEWCASTLE FANS DEMAND TACTICAL SHIFT AFTER "DULL" GOALLESS DRAW AT BOTTOM-CLUB WOLVES
Newcastle’s Champions League hopes dented! Discover why Eddie Howe’s "predictable" tactics failed to break down bottom-club Wolves.
Newcastle United just can’t seem to find their rhythm in the Premier League this season, especially when they leave home. Their away form? Pretty rough.
Right now, you can almost predict exactly how Newcastle will play. That’s part of the problem. The head coach has to shake things up, especially on the road.
Look at the numbers: just two wins from eleven away games in the league. They had a golden chance to grab a third on Sunday but ended up with a 0-0 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers, who are stuck at the bottom of the table.
Wolves hadn’t lost in three league matches and had just picked up their first win of the season against West Ham. Even so, they were 15 points from safety and 25 behind Newcastle before the match started.
So, how does a team pushing for the Champions League a) not win, and b) take 84 minutes to even get a shot on target? If you’ve paid attention to Newcastle this season, you probably saw it coming.
Their home record is the only thing keeping their season afloat. Eight unbeaten at St. James’ Park. Sure, performances have swung all over the place—sometimes chaotic, sometimes just plain dull—but they get results at home.
Take away the St James’ Park atmosphere, though, and what’s left? Besides wins over Everton and Burnley, Newcastle have been flat and predictable on their travels. The Wolves game just hammered that home.
The football’s been sideways, backwards, or in endless triangles. They barely created anything, apart from a few hopeful balls into the box and a Trippier free kick that only found the side netting.
This team needs a spark, something different, or else nothing’s going to change. Maybe it’ll still be enough to scrape into Europe, since the league table’s so tight, but nobody’s getting excited about this.
Eddie Howe keeps talking about tweaks to his system, but to most fans, it’s 4-3-3 every week, and the results keep repeating themselves. It’s on him to find some answers.
It’s obvious Newcastle needs someone creative to break teams down, but it’s not like they haven’t spent big—over £218 million went into the attack last summer.
Nick Woltemade can’t buy a goal right now—seven games without one. Take him out, and Yoane Wissa, Anthony Elanga, and Jacob Ramsey have only managed one goal between them. That trio alone cost nearly £150 million.
Sure, the players have to step up, but it’s Howe’s job to get more out of them. If he finally manages it, maybe Newcastle will start looking like a team that can win away from home again.
THE SECRET REASON WHY NEWCASTLE UNITED ARE DELAYING THE TARIK MUHAREMOVIC TRANSFER BID
Tarik Muharemovic is on Newcastle's radar to solve their defensive crisis. Discover why a January deal is currently off the table
Tarik Muharemovic has been impressive for Sassuolo, and Premier League clubs have definitely noticed. Right now, though, a January move looks off the table. Newcastle United aren’t making a push for him this month. Maybe those changes come in summer—let’s see if they circle back for the Bosnian international when the season wraps up.
Honestly, Muharemovic looks ready for the Premier League. He’d be a smart pick for Newcastle down the line, especially with their defence needing some fresh legs. They can’t lean on Fabian Schar and Dan Burn forever, and a 22-year-old with this much potential is tough to ignore.
Muharemovic’s got the talent to hold his own in England, and you can bet he’d be excited about a move to Newcastle. Still, Pete O’Rourke told Football Insider there’s no chance of a January deal. According to him, Newcastle aren’t planning to make a move right now. He sees this as a longer-term play, maybe for the summer. January’s just too tricky—Sassuolo won’t want to lose him halfway through their season anyway.
O’Rourke also said Newcastle will keep an eye on him and keep tracking his progress, but if they decide to get serious, it’s probably a summer thing.
And you know what? A move to Newcastle could really tempt Muharemovic. The club has a lot going for it—ambition, money, and a squad that’s hungry for silverware. They just won the EFL Cup and want more. Defence is the weak spot, and a young, talented player like Muharemovic could help them chase bigger trophies.
Money won’t be a problem for Newcastle—they’re among the richest clubs around. If they want Muharemovic, they can get him. Sassuolo may not want to lose a key player, but if Newcastle puts a strong offer on the table, it’s hard to imagine they’ll hold onto him. And honestly, the defender would probably jump at the chance to play in the Premier League.
TITLE DEFENSE: NEWCASTLE HOST INJURY-HIT MAN CITY IN CARABAO CUP SEMI-FINAL THRILLER
Eddie Howe vs Pep Guardiola: The Carabao Cup semi-final first leg is here. Will Newcastle continue their home winning streak?
Newcastle United have a shot at defending their Carabao Cup title as they welcome Manchester City to St. James’ Park for the first leg of the semi-final on Tuesday night.
Last season, the Magpies finally broke their 70-year trophy drought, taking down Liverpool 2–1 at Wembley. Now, Eddie Howe’s squad are riding a four-game unbeaten streak since they lost 1–0 to Manchester United in December. That run includes wins over Burnley, Crystal Palace, and Leeds United in the Premier League.
They come into this game on the back of a wild FA Cup third-round win, squeezing past Bournemouth 7–6 on penalties. The mood around the club is buzzing, but Howe knows City won’t make it easy. He’s counting on the home crowd to make a difference.
“Everyone wants the home leg second, so you know exactly what you need, and you’ve got the fans behind you,” Howe said. “We don’t have that luxury this time. We need to use the home crowd from the start and give everything to set the tone.”
Newcastle are chasing a fifth straight home win. Howe likes the two-leg format of the semi-final, even if the challenge feels huge.
“We enjoyed the format last year, and the break between the games helped us reset,” he said. “It’s the same this time.
“This is a real test. City is the hardest team to face over two legs in England.
“They always adjust their tactics, even when they’re missing players. But we’re focused on ourselves—what we can do to hurt them.”
Newcastle are missing Dan Burn, Emil Krafth, Fabian Schär, Jamaal Lascelles, and William Osula with injuries. Anthony Elanga is still a doubt.
On the other side, Manchester City arrive unbeaten in their last 12 games since their 2–0 Champions League loss to Bayer Leverkusen in December. Pep Guardiola’s team are flying high after smashing Exeter City 10–1 in the FA Cup third round. Still, their last trip to St. James’ Park ended in a 2–1 league loss back in November.
Guardiola expects another tough night.
“Since Eddie Howe arrived, Newcastle has been a nightmare to play against,” Guardiola said. “They win so many games late on, the crowd gets loud, and the stadium’s intense. It’s been like this for a while, and honestly, if we’d drawn Arsenal, it would be just as tough.”
City will be without Rúben Dias, Joško Gvardiol, John Stones, and Savinho due to injuries.
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