2023-09-30 19:56:15
This Saturday afternoon was the last home rehearsal for the Magpies before hosting PSG on Wednesday evening in the Champions League at their Saint-James Park stadium, which is considered one of the hottest in England.
On the program for the 7th day of the Premier League, there were small fry: the promoted Burnley, 19th with only one point in five Premier League games – a game in hand. Unsurprisingly, Eddie Howe’s team won, but without producing the fireworks of the previous Sunday, the 8-0 inflicted on Sheffield, another promotion.
On the Newcastle side, we had decided to spare certain executives, probably in view of the shock on Wednesday evening. Sven Botman, the former Dutch central defender of Lille, was not on the match sheet due to a knee injury. No more than Callum Wilson, last season’s most decisive striker – 18 goals, 5 assists – in trouble with a thigh. After the hour mark, Brazilian midfielder Joelinton was launched (64th), before being replaced almost immediately (68th), injured in a thigh.
Only a quarter of an hour was needed for Newcastle to take the lead. 30 meters from his goals, the young Ramsey lost a ball, which fell to Almiron. From around twenty meters, the Paraguayan striker had plenty of time to curl a left-footed shot not far from the Trafford top corner (1-0, 14th).
Then, it was given to Isak to confirm his current good dispositions and, also, some technical limits. Launched like a rocket by Guimaraes into space, the Swedish international striker won his duel against Trafford, but was unable to straighten the ball into the opposing goal (27th).
Four wins in a row and as many clean sheets
Sole scorer in the victory over Manchester City in the 3rd round of the League Cup on Wednesday, Isak remains the Magpies’ biggest offensive argument, in terms of depth. In the second half, the black and whites continued to dominate, but without really putting themselves in a position to double the lead. Otherwise on a penalty converted by Isak (2-0, 75th).
Notice to Dembélé and other Hakimi, Burn, the left back, did not appear very dashing, before Newcastle moved the game to the Clarets camp. In the first five minutes, the promoted team even brought the thrills twice through the aisles of Saint-James Park. On the right wing, Koleosho twice got the better of Burn and managed to cross in front of Pope’s goal. The first time, Ramsey was too short, but the second time, Amdouni, from close range, came up against Pope.
On Wednesday evening, Newcastle will present themselves with four consecutive victories and as many clean sheets. But with the only convincing result being his success over City, and only in the context of the League Cup. Not much to do with the Champions League.
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