The Premier League takes a break once again as Newcastle’s next two matches are against Southampton in the Carabao Cup semi-finals. The first leg takes place on Tuesday night at St Mary’s with the second one week later at St. James’ Park.
This cup competition is the lone bright spot in an otherwise dismal campaign for the Saints, who lost 1-0 at home to Aston Villa yesterday to remain rock bottom of the Premier League.
It’s a polar opposite feeling up north as Newcastle are having their best season in a decade with a chance to make it a historic one. Newcastle are rooted in the top four of the league and have silverware in their sights.
Southampton are the next focal point for Eddie Howe and the Magpies. Coming away from St Mary’s on Tuesday in good shape for the return leg is the aim. A multiple-goal victory would ease any angst on Tyneside.
Newcastle need to quickly solve their goalscoring woes for any hopes of an easier second leg. Goals have been in short supply – except when playing Leicester City – since football returned after the World Cup break. More struggles finding the back of the net against Southampton could prove costly.
The other end of the pitch has been nothing short of sensational as Newcastle continue to keep clean sheets. Southampton are the last club to breach Howe’s preferred eleven with Romain Perraud’s late strike in early November.
The Magpies continue to be very difficult to breach but goals are going to be needed for a Wembley final. Hopefully, the lads can take their frustration in front of the net out on the struggling Saints on Tuesday.
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259 comments so far
Ap
Jan 22, 2023 at 7:51 PM
Comment #121Lookman just scored. Boga looks good
Raj of Hailsley
Jan 22, 2023 at 7:52 PM
Comment #122Did Kuol not feature at all again.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jan 22, 2023 at 7:52 PM
Comment #123Why, I mean why? Do I keep going ESG when I know it is EGB? Answers c/o NE1 1AA
Assassins Inc
Jan 22, 2023 at 7:53 PM
Comment #124We really need to find a Odegard type player.
His touch and skill are a pleasure to watch.,
I also thought having Ashworth at the club would mean we would get Trossard, so where was he when that was happening and before some jump on a say look what he done at Brighton, well he ain’t there no more I want to know what’s he doing for The Toon.
Flying around and watching players, yes it’s part of the job but also attaining some for the first team and once again yes he may have go some for the youth team and possibly in the future they will come good, but we have a chance of winning a cup, also outside chance of league, although I don’t think we could pull it off, I would be happy without champions league next season as I don’t think we still have the squad for it, Europa would work, test the waters etc.
Essex Geordie Bill
Jan 22, 2023 at 7:54 PM
Comment #125Cos you are an idiot! 🙂
Lee Charnley Bunga Party
Jan 22, 2023 at 7:57 PM
Comment #126Wilson hasn’t looked right since the world Cup
But then I always feel his movement isn’t always the best anyway he seems attracted to the big centre back and gets dominated every time
Rarely see him coming short or running into the channels to link up the play up
Although I would be confident if he has a decent chance he will mostly finish them off but the way we play and the way he plays means we can’t actually create good chances for him
Essex Geordie Bill
Jan 22, 2023 at 7:58 PM
Comment #127Assassins
Europa league would still be many more matches requiring a bigger better squad so we might as well be in the top European competition.
Ap
Jan 22, 2023 at 8:02 PM
Comment #128Jeremy boga very quick and direct in no.10 role. Lookman right footed right winger with 10 goals this season
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jan 22, 2023 at 8:02 PM
Comment #129EGB that could be the answer!
Raj of Hailsley
Jan 22, 2023 at 8:03 PM
Comment #130Assassins Inc,
Why don’t you e mail the club and ask what Ashworth is doing for us, I’m sure they will reply.
Essex Geordie Bill
Jan 22, 2023 at 8:04 PM
Comment #131Peter
Join the club! 🙂
Lee Charnley Bunga Party
Jan 22, 2023 at 8:05 PM
Comment #132Curious to know why people thought Trossard would pick Arsenal over us though? Of course there is Ashworth but that means hee haw
Trossard lives in Brighton so wouldn’t need to leave the area or its a short move to London
Arsenal are still a much bigger draw than us no matter how you swing it he’s getting a league winners medal potentially as it stands and guaranteed champions league which is what he wants
Some players still won’t be convinced of the project they still might see us a flash in the pan etc and if we can’t sort goal scoring out they might be right!!!
All to play for hope we get the players we need before the end of the window
Raj of Hailsley
Jan 22, 2023 at 8:05 PM
Comment #133LCBP,
Aye, something’s not right, played against Bmouth then was ill, then a brief appearance and just hasn’t looked right for a bit.
Essex Geordie Bill
Jan 22, 2023 at 8:07 PM
Comment #134Dear Dan
What the fck are you doing, please get you finger out.
Regards
Ed and Neils Blog
Munster Mag
Jan 22, 2023 at 8:07 PM
Comment #135Wilson is a fine striker , he’ll come good and a striker isn’t what we need . We need maxi tearing at defences. We need Isak up front in the cup. We need Eddie to rotate the wingers here and there and we need one new purple,Maddison
Raj of Hailsley
Jan 22, 2023 at 8:07 PM
Comment #136LCBP,
All that and on top of the fact we don’t even know if we were interested in him.
Essex Geordie Bill
Jan 22, 2023 at 8:09 PM
Comment #137Has CW had covid?
Raj of Hailsley
Jan 22, 2023 at 8:09 PM
Comment #138Munster Mag,
I don’t think Leicester are selling Maddison for the reasons I’ve theorised a few times now.
Raj of Hailsley
Jan 22, 2023 at 8:10 PM
Comment #139I think it’s more than Cervid EGB.
Essex Geordie Bill
Jan 22, 2023 at 8:11 PM
Comment #140Ap
I’ve always rated Lookman even when he was playing in a poor Fulham side.
Shelvey
Jan 22, 2023 at 8:12 PM
Comment #141Wilson had 2-3 opportunities he should have scoered against Fulham. He is not in his best form at the moment. He does not look as sharp as he does at his best. Haaland would have scored a lot of goals in our team. Our problem is not creating opportunities, we need to be more clinical.
Essex Geordie Bill
Jan 22, 2023 at 8:12 PM
Comment #142Jail
The long version of it can be pretty debilitating.
Essex Geordie Bill
Jan 22, 2023 at 8:18 PM
Comment #143Wilson had one really good effort against CP but again it was straight at the GK.
If it had gone in we would be having a different conversation now.
Strikers only need one success in a game to earn their rations.
Shelvey
Jan 22, 2023 at 8:20 PM
Comment #144He has to score on those headers on the corner kicks aswell
Essex Geordie Bill
Jan 22, 2023 at 8:25 PM
Comment #145Shelvey
The frustration levels in the EGB household were going into meltdown at the number of corners we had with no converts.
Something that Eddie really has to look at.
Lee Charnley Bunga Party
Jan 22, 2023 at 8:25 PM
Comment #146@Munster
For me I would freshen the whole front 3 up if I could
ASM, Isak and one more not really sure who though
To be fair Murphy has done more than Almiron and ASM in his last few appearances that cross he put in yesterday should have been converted but then he is also so inconsistent
Guessing Fraser is also in the departure lounge ready to go?
Essex Geordie Bill
Jan 22, 2023 at 8:28 PM
Comment #147OK break time, later.
Lee Charnley Bunga Party
Jan 22, 2023 at 8:29 PM
Comment #148Also would take Trippier off corners for a bit and try someone néw
A winger or a midfielder whip it in with pace rather than floated in
Bruno or Almiron to take a corner instead
Ap
Jan 22, 2023 at 8:29 PM
Comment #149Hujland of atalanta is a good young striker
Shelvey
Jan 22, 2023 at 8:30 PM
Comment #150EGB
No shit! I was screaming at the screen!
Ap
Jan 22, 2023 at 8:33 PM
Comment #151Essex a player just needs to find right club to click. Lookman has clicked at atalanta
Ap
Jan 22, 2023 at 8:34 PM
Comment #152Hujland would be good wood replacement very mobile good movement
Ap
Jan 22, 2023 at 8:35 PM
Comment #153Raj needs to replace woods photo from under his pillow. Maybe will put jamal lewis pic under it now 😀
magicmac54
Jan 22, 2023 at 8:46 PM
Comment #154TDS
My last post to Clint Flick when i referenced you in relation to the golf was only me having a bit of craic mate, but my other posts in my defence of Shearer being a very professional and unbiased co commenator were very serious. Are you and Peter the Pug and DR Gloom heading to the semi final on tuesday mate?
Davas
Jan 22, 2023 at 8:49 PM
Comment #155I’m not sure Maddison is for sale (or that we are after him) either. Maybe Leicester have made it clear that his goals and assists are worth more to them, to help keep them up, than a transfer fee. If he was available maybe there’d be more than just us in for him (in fact Chelsea would’ve bought him just so we couldn’t)
Assassins Inc
Jan 22, 2023 at 8:53 PM
Comment #156Your enquiry has been forwarded to the relevant department within Newcastle United. Whilst we aim to respond to enquiries (submitted Monday – Friday between 9am and 5pm) within 72 hours, during busy periods the response time may be longer. We thank you in advance for your patience.
Thank you for your support.
I guess I’m waiting now to find out what Dan has lined up.
Raj of Hailsley
Jan 22, 2023 at 8:57 PM
Comment #157Good for you Assassins Inc.
Ap
Jan 22, 2023 at 9:00 PM
Comment #158Another lookman goal. Has almiron ever scored a header?
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Jan 22, 2023 at 9:01 PM
Comment #159Magic, I was but work has intervened. Joke is, I will be in Portsmouth doing Land Based Sea Trials. So around the corner.
lochinvar
Jan 22, 2023 at 9:02 PM
Comment #160I don’t think for one moment that Eddie will sign any Premiership English player that’s got an injury or attitude problem. Team United is everything. More likely to get some ‘on the verge’ of stepping up to the standard needed player and one that other players can along with coaching staff can nurture to greater things.