The Premier League fixtures have just been announced, and Newcastle have a brutal start to the season.
We face Spurs, Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal, and Manchester United in the first 8 games.
So it’s a much much tougher start than last season, and it will be interesting to see where we are in the league after the first 8 games during which time we also play Cardiff City, Crystal Palace, and Leicester City.
Rafa Benitez – Newcastle manager
Here is the full fixture list for Newcastle as has just been announced.
2018
August 11 – Tottenham Hotspur (H)
August 18 – Cardiff City (A)
August 25 – Chelsea (H)
September 1 – Manchester City (A)
September 15 – Arsenal (H)
September 22 – Crystal Palace (A)
September 29 – Leicester City (H)
October 6 – Manchester United (A)
October 20 – Brighton (H)
October 27 – Southampton (A)
November 3 – Watford (H)
November 10 – Bournemouth (H)
November 24 – Burnley (A)
December 1 – West Ham United (H)
December 5 – Everton (A)
December 8 – Wolves (H)
December 15 – Huddersfield Town (A)
December 22 – Fulham (H)
December 26 – Liverpool (A)
December 29 – Watford (A)
2019
January 1 – Manchester United (H)
January 12 – Chelsea (A)
January 19 – Cardiff City (H)
January 30 – Manchester City (H)
February 2 – Tottenham Hotspur (A)
February 9 – Wolves (A)
February 23 – Huddersfield Town (H)
February 27 – Burnley (H)
March 2 – West Ham United (A)
March 9 – Everton (H)
March 16 – Bournemouth (A)
March 30 – Arsenal (A)
April 6 – Crystal Palace (H)
April 13 – Leicester City (A)
April 20 – Southampton (H)
April 27 – Brighton (A
May 4 – Liverpool (H)
May 12 – Fulham (A)
The final 8 games of the season don’t look too bad and are certainly easier than the first 8 games.
Comments welcome.
6 comments so far
Ron Knee
Jun 14, 2018 at 9:16 AM
Comment #1In recent years I have the impression our final match of the season was played at home. Is that right?
crawfordm
Jun 14, 2018 at 9:17 AM
Comment #2This will be a harder season than last year as all the teams around us and the newly promoted will be investing heavily. If it is same old for us then Ashley IS taking the piss.
DubaiMicky
Jun 14, 2018 at 9:18 AM
Comment #3At least the run in looks manageable, 5 out of the 6 are relatively easy.
Lee Charnley Bunga Party
Jun 14, 2018 at 9:20 AM
Comment #4This could be a good thing it might get Ashley to pony up the dosh for players knowing we have to quality in to compete as we potentially could get beat in everyone of these games!! Cardiff is not guaranteed victory either as they will be tough to break down!
We could catch some teams cold at the start of the season but it could turn into quite a few damaging defeats if we don’t get some quality up top to finish the chances we create !
Mr Funk
Jun 14, 2018 at 9:29 AM
Comment #5I really hope that if Rafa leaves NUFC he does an interview that fully explains what is exactly is happening in NUFC That would be the best FU to Ashely
Veltman
Jun 14, 2018 at 9:37 AM
Comment #6Ooh the bus is moving fast today;
Someone mentioned Valon Berisha,couldn’t remember who,is one of the players I want us to sign myself, along with that Lille Mfdr Maia. Could be another Merino.Couple of bargain buys I would like to see.Mariano Diaz or Alassane Plea for striker department instead of the likes of paceless Bas Dost,Rondon etc..
And hoping someone from the championship takes Joselu off the squad.