Sutton's predictions: Crystal Palace v Newcastlepublished at 11:04 30 November 2024
11:04 30 November 2024
Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, against a variety of guests.
For week 13, he takes on boxer Sunny Edwards who is a Chelsea fan.
Sutton's prediction: 1-1
Crystal Palace have still only won one league game all season, against Tottenham at the end of October. The Eagles got a good point at Aston Villa last weekend but their manager Oliver Glasner definitely needs more than that to provide some early Christmas cheer.
I am not sure Glasner will get much joy here, though. Although I did not expect Newcastle lose at home to West Ham on Monday, I would not be surprised to see them bounce back.
This smells of a draw to me, because I do not see Newcastle losing.
Edwards' prediction: 3-2
I am a Croydon boy so even though I am a Chelsea fan, I have always been fond of Palace. I know they are not doing great but I am going to give them this one.
'Up to me to try and find a solution' - Howepublished at 14:01 29 November 2024
14:01 29 November 2024
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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says "anything is possible" when it comes to the conundrum of Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali playing together.
Tonali was a £55m signing from AC Milan during the summer of 2023 but has started only four Premier League games since returning from a 10-month football ban at the end of August.
On the other hand, Guimaraes, who signed for £35m in January 2022, has been a central figure for the Magpies and only missed seven games since his arrival - of which the side have won none.
While different types of player, they occupy a similar area of the pitch and this has caused a selection headache for Howe with Tonali named on the bench for the past three games.
Asked if the pair can start together as Newcastle head to Crystal Palace on Saturday, Howe said: "Anything is possible. Of course they can. They are two outstanding players.
"It's up to me to try and find a solution that works for both players and sees their qualities within the team.
"You can put any player into the team and any combination of players into the team, but it's got to be to the team's benefit. It has to be right for both players to showcase their attributes, so hopefully we can do that."
Tonali was signed to bolster the squad for last season's first Champions League campaign in two decades, but his suspension for breaches of betting regulations curtailed his first season in England.
Howe, who celebrated his 47th birthday on Friday, added: "He's been good and has trained really well, especially this week. I've been really pleased with his contribution.
"He did really well when he came on at Nottingham Forest in a moment when that game was in the balance at 1-1. He played a big part in moving that game towards us, so he's fighting for a place and is doing himself no harm with how he's performing in training."
Howe on injury latest, 'positive' Wilson and Schar futurepublished at 10:45 29 November 2024
10:45 29 November 2024
Nicola Pearson BBC Sport journalist
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Crystal Palace (kick-off 15:00 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Howe confirmed that Joe Willock and Bruno Guimaraes both picked up injuries against West Ham but neither are "serious" and they have "a chance" to play on Saturday.
On if he "read the riot act" to players after defeat by the Hammers: "Firstly, from personal view point, you can never underestimate opposition... The second goal floored us which was a surprising reaction. First thing you look at is the attitude of players, the key clues to how players are mentally going into a game and they were pretty good. So no riot act but lots of analysis since."
On how Guimaraes felt after the result: "Mentally Bruno has been strong. He's had a lot to cope with. You can never underestimate the pressure of playing for a country like Brazil. He's got a big demand on him but he relishes the demands of being captain... Games like Monday are a great test of his leadership."
He felt that Monday's game was " an opportunity missed" but the "league is tight" and Crystal Palace is "another test of our mentality".
On what Callum Wilson has been through after his long injury lay-off: "It is difficult, naturally every sportsman wants to execute what they are paid and love to do. He loves to scores goals. In training he has a brilliant mentality to do that. When you can't do that because of your body it is frustrating."
Howe added: "He always comes in with smile on his face and is positive, almost acting to degree, because he knows the impact he has on squad. Big moment for him now. We want him to stay fit, he wants to stay fit and we know qualities he has for us."
With Wilson's contract expiring at the end of the season, the striker "has loads of incentives internally built within him" but Howe feels a new deal "will be in the back part of his brain because he will be focusing on the here and now and doing things that can affect his long-term future for the positive".
On Fabian Schar's future: "He has been sensational. He is integral to what we are doing. His use of the ball, technical qualities and how he defends have been very strong strong. He is an important player and we would love to keep him."
Crystal Palace v Newcastle: Did you know?published at 11:58 28 November 2024
11:58 28 November 2024
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No side have scored fewer first-half goals than Newcastle in the Premier League this season (four).
Meanwhile, the Magpies have also conceded a league-high share 69% of their goals in the opening 45 minutes (nine out of 13).
'Dive' into photos of the weekpublished at 21:46 26 November 2024
21:46 26 November 2024
Henry Brownsey BBC Sport journalist
As Ed Sheeran made some headlines this week.
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Manchester United fans hope Ruben Amorim will be 'The Man' but he was hoping for more points than just 'One'.
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Leicester are looking for a 'New Man' as Cooper's reign lasted 157 days.
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Wolves' ended their 'Bad Habits' with their first away win since February.
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Tottenham achieved a nearly 'Perfect' performance and an even better 'Photograph'.
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Liverpool fans wonder what life could be like without the 'Shape of You'.
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Despite Alexander Isak not asking the Newcastle fans to 'Give me Love' they clearly showed that they 'Remember the Name.'
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And the Toon Army will be hoping Monday's loss was just a 'Small Bump'.
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'I haven't seen that happen since the takeover'published at 16:00 26 November 2024
16:00 26 November 2024
Charlotte Robson Fan writer
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Last time I wrote this column, I wrote how sad I was that there was an international break because Newcastle United were finally finding their form and had won three games on the bounce. I was worried that the break in momentum would put the brakes on our winning streak. Well, as with most things, I was right. Newcastle failed to pick up where they left off on Monday night and gifted West Ham three points at St James’ Park.
There are several things I want to talk about in relation to this game but unfortunately I am shackled to a word limit. I’d like to discuss in detail the fact that almost every player on the pitch performed badly - and international duty doesn’t get to be a get out of jail free card here, because our better players are the ones who went off to play for England.
I’d like to discuss how predictable, and really not good, West Ham were. Despite this, we were without answers to their low block and allowed their good players freedom to roam. I’d love to discuss our inability to deal with set pieces, despite it being something we’ve had trouble with for a while now, which had the direct effect on Monday of opening up the scoring for West Ham. Mark your man, Lloyd Kelly. Is it so hard?! (Maybe, in professional football, it is. But still).
Mostly I’d like to discuss how we don’t seem to be allowed to discuss these things without other fans panicking that we’re calling for the removal of the manager. This is not that. I just want to talk, honestly. On Monday night, St James’ Park started to empty after 80 minutes. I haven’t seen that happen since we were taken over three years ago. It was jarring! We need to find some consistency soon, because once again this season we find ourselves with more questions than answers.
'A great night for West Ham and a poor one for Newcastle'published at 13:46 26 November 2024
13:46 26 November 2024
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Former Newcastle and West Ham midfielder Kevin Nolan, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live about the Hammers' 2-0 win at St James' Park on Monday:
"West Ham got the goals just at the right time. Newcastle were on top but they got a fantastic corner from Emerson and Tomas Soucek pops up in the box with a fantastic header.
"They seemed to ride the wave of Newcastle attacks. Newcastle missed big opportunities and that's what you need - when you're down there, struggling a bit and you haven't found your mojo, you need those moments of luck.
"West Ham got it, but I thought they were excellent in the second half. It was a great night for West Ham and a poor one for Newcastle."
On the expectations of West Ham fans:
"They're only three points off Newcastle after Monday night, it's amazing the way the table is so packed. A couple of wins can get you right up there amongst it again.
"I think West Ham fans are expecting and want to be in the top eight, that's where they want to be all the time now. They want to be playing their football 'the West Ham way' and winning games.
"They got the win on Monday and did it in a good way. Newcastle struggled to break them down in the second half, West Ham played the way they wanted to play and got a fantastic win."
On Newcastle's performance:
"West Ham dealt with Alexander Isak really well, he had opportunities and scored an early goal which was just offside. You never know, if that goes in, that gets the momentum going.
"It's something which is going to be looked at by Newcastle fans - are they that counter-attacking team that prefers to play teams who are going to be on top of them, or can they break teams down? Because they really struggled in the second half once West Ham went 2-0 up.
"I thought they tried to force things, they struggled to break them down and West Ham did well to keep the clean sheet."
Newcastle 0-2 West Ham - the fans' verdictpublished at 11:47 26 November 2024
11:47 26 November 2024
We asked for your thoughts after Monday's Premier League game between Newcastle and West Ham.
Here are some of your comments:
Newcastle fans:
Ian: Poor from Newcastle. Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak snatching at chances. Gordon needs to be played on the left consistently to regain confidence and form. Need some new faces to keep the rest of the squad on their toes a bit more.
Mark: We're doing our best to overtake Tottenham as the 'Spursiest' team in the league. Just as we enter a good patch of form we get hit by an international break and a West Ham team that finally play like the money they've spent. Back to the drawing board for Eddie Howe. Sean Longstaff and Joelinton really struggle against low-block teams.
Tom: We were beaten by the better team. Credit to West Ham - they came to us and attacked us from the word go. We looked a little lost, and couldn't seem to find our normal fluidity. Hopefully just a minor bump, and a kick up the backside needed to turn it around for the weekend.
Darren: First, congratulations to West Ham, by far the better team! As for Newcastle, I don't know where to start, with the exception of Joelinton (substituted?) and Lewis Hall, the rest should hang their heads in shame. Way too many big-ego, one-season wonders. The best players perform every game, lessons to be learned by players and manager.
West Ham fans:
Bubba: If we play like this for the rest of the year, we have a chance at Europe next year. Everyone worked hard, on and off the ball. The passing was crisp. Defence was solid. A few wobbles in the first half but a great performance against a very good team. Best performance of the year.
Joe: Fantastic performance, midfield looked like a different animal to what we have seen previously. Wish Michail Antonio could play like that all season. Hope we can take this into the next game against a top side in Arsenal.
John: Finally. A performance! Character, energy for the full 96 minutes, possession of the ball. So much better. Carlos Soler starred - as did Jarrod Bowen with a real captain's performance. I still think they don't have the nous and quality to constantly play out from the back, but they mixed it up well. It was a very encouraging showing. More of the same please now.
Oz: I felt like it could be a long night for West Ham but I was pleasantly surprised to be totally wrong! Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been an outstanding addition and deserved his goal. Bowen worked tirelessly as always, as did Antonio. Finally saw what the fuss is about with Soler and he looked good on the ball. Going into the Arsenal game with confidence now.
'My message to the fans is to stick with uspublished at 08:53 26 November 2024
08:53 26 November 2024
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Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall, speaking after Monda's loss to West Ham: "It's a really difficult one to take. It was a massive game for us. We'd have been two points off second if we won.
"It was a frustrating game for us. We had a lot of the ball. When you are on top, you have to find a way to put the ball in the net, which we didn't.
"We know we can score goals. This season, we've defended better than we've attacked. But last season, we attacked better than we defended. It's about doing both.
"My message to the fans is to stick with us. Everyone works so hard throughout the week."
'We tried a bit too hard to score - we'll rue that'published at 07:57 26 November 2024
07:57 26 November 2024
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Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, speaking to Sky Sports: "I don't think anything takes me by surprise in the Premier League. We know every team has qualities.
"We were the dominant team at half-time and the game would have been very different if we had equalised before the end of first half.
"I'm pretty pleased with the first 60 minutes albeit we were losing the game 2-0. We opened them up and had chances to score. Up to that point I was pretty pleased, but the last 30 minutes I didn't enjoy. We tried a bit too hard to score. We'll rue that when we watch the game back.
"We know we made individual mistakes for both goals. It was disappointing from our perspective. Very uncharacteristic from us because we've defended well in recent weeks.
"At the end we had players out of position, so I didn't like the way we looked at the end. But up until that 60-minute mark I thought we were the dominant team.
"For Callum's [non]-penalty I thought it was a tight call and I'd need to see it again. The offside goal looked tight - I thought it would be a longer review and hopefully drop in our favour."
On Joe Willock and Bruno Guimaraes' injuries: "We'll wait and see. Hopefully nothing too serious."
Gossip: Magpies keen on Semenyopublished at 07:32 26 November 2024
07:32 26 November 2024
Newcastle are interested in Bournemouth's 24-year-old Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo but are unlikely to make a January move unless other players leave. (Sky Sports), external
Meanwhile, AC Milan are set to rival the Magpies for Everton and England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 27. (Teamtalk), external
Come back to this page on Tuesday to find a selection of your replies
Newcastle 0-2 West Ham: Momentum haltedpublished at 22:07 25 November 2024
22:07 25 November 2024
Gary Rose BBC Sport journalist
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The international break had perhaps come at a bad time for Newcastle.
Just before it they beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 to follow up impressive wins against Arsenal in the Premier League and Chelsea in the League Cup.
Their start to this game suggested they would make it four wins from four but when Tomas Soucek struck in the 10th minute, Newcastle were unsettled.
They had chances to equalise but often made the wrong decision with their finishing and by the end of the match they were well beaten.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe will hope the result will serve as a wake-up call as, given West Ham's struggles in the Premier League this season prior to the game, the players may have underestimated their opponents.
Up next is a game against Crystal Palace, who are in the relegation zone, and that is a fixture they will target as one for getting them quickly back on track.
Which position should the Magpies strengthen?published at 15:04 25 November 2024
15:04 25 November 2024
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BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty has been answering your questions.
Andrew asked: With Sven Botman not too far from being back, is central defence still the priority for Newcastle in the January transfer window? Given PSR, I presume it is likely that only one position will be significantly strengthened?
Phil answered: I don't think Newcastle will be making a host of signings in January, but it will be interesting to see if they revisit the deal for Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi, who they tried so hard to sign in the summer.
I think we have to be careful talking about Botman because, although he is such a fine player, he has had a couple of very serious injuries over the last couple of seasons. I would think Newcastle would want to ease him back very steadily.
My own view is that Newcastle should target quality cover for striker Alexander Isak, as we saw how they struggled for goals earlier this season when he was injured.
'More than a supersub' - Howe on Barnespublished at 13:31 25 November 2024
13:31 25 November 2024
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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says Harvey Barnes is "more than" a "super sub" and wants to get the midfielder into the starting XI on a more regular basis.
The 26-year-old has featured in every Premier League game so far, but has only started five of the 11 matches. In the 494 minutes he has racked up so far, Barnes has still managed to score four goals and provide one assist.
Despite struggling to establish a regular spot in the starting line-up recently, the former Leicester player made an impression from the bench again against Nottingham Forest before the international break, scoring only three minutes after being brought on.
The Magpies face West Ham on Monday night and it was in this fixture last season that Barnes made a telling impact, coming off the bench to score two goals, including a decisive 90th-minute winner.
"I certainly don't see him as a super sub, although he has done really well from the bench for us and has contributed goals and assists," said Howe.
"He was really the pivotal player in our comeback against West Ham last year and if he hadn't come on the pitch with the right attitude, we don't win that game.
"Certainly he's more than that and he's capable of more than that - I don't think Harvey would want that tag.
"He's an outstanding player, who's got a really good goalscoring record and a goalscoring ability that he's always had in his career.
"So I'd love to find a way to work him into the team on a consistent basis. That will be down to Harvey if he continues to do well. He's certainly knocking on the door to play regularly."
Sutton's predictions: Newcastle v West Hampublished at 09:26 25 November 2024
09:26 25 November 2024
Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, against a variety of guests.
For week 12 he takes on The Farm singer and Liverpool fan Peter Hooton.
The Farm's new single, Forever & Ever, is out now and their new album, Let The Music (Take Control), is released in May 2025.
Sutton's prediction: 2-1
It feels to me like Russell Martin of Southampton is the manager who is closest to the edge at the moment but West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui is probably not too far behind him.
I was at this game last season, when Newcastle won 4-3 after being 3-1 down, and it was probably one of the results that meant Lopetegui's predecessor, David Moyes, was not offered a new deal.
Hammers fans have been underwhelmed by what they have seen since Lopetegui arrived, because it is not working out under him. As I’ve said before, I don’t quite know what kind of team they are trying to be.
I don’t see them getting any joy at St James' Park this time, either. Alexander Isak looked back to his best when Newcastle beat Forest last time out, and they should be too strong for West Ham too.
Hooton's prediction: 2-1
I have got relatives who are West Ham fans so I want them to do well, but I can't see them getting anything here. I know what Lopetegui is trying to do, and I think they have got to stick with him - chopping and changing is not going to get them anywhere - but, unfortunately, I think if they lose a couple more games then he will be out.
Gossip: Two Premier League clubs set to battle for Isakpublished at 07:55 25 November 2024
07:55 25 November 2024
Chelsea have joined Arsenal in the race for Alexander Isak but Newcastle United will demand at least £115m for their 25-year-old Swedish striker. (Teamtalk), external
Meanwhile, Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe and sporting director Paul Mitchell have held initial talks with the club's Saudi Arabian owners to discuss their plans for the January transfer market, when 35-year-old Slovakia goalkeeper Martin Dubravka could leave. (Chronicle), external