Newcastle have not tasted victory since January and are currently mired in a three-match losing skid. The train has not quite derailed as the recent defeats were against some of the country’s top clubs with Newcastle putting up an admirable fight each time.
Next up is Wolves at home; a fixture, while far from easy, could serve as a platform for a down-the-stretch surge should the Magpies get it right. In his his latest Newcastle prediction, Chris Sutton expects that winning feeling to return to Tyneside with a 1-0 victory.
Here is his prediction in full:
Newcastle need to get back on track after five games without a win in all competitions, but they have not scored for 315 minutes now and that lack of bite is their biggest problem.
They created some chances against Manchester City last week, but they really need someone to start putting them away if they are going to stay in the hunt for a top-four place.
I don’t think Eddie Howe’s side are feeling sorry for themselves, because they are still playing well up until the final third. Their fans are proud of their efforts this season and will really get behind them here too, which will help.
Wolves got a great win over Tottenham last week but they are not out of trouble yet. They will make life difficult for Newcastle but I am still going for a home win – albeit a very narrow one.
This outcome would be welcomed with open arms by the Toon Army. It would be the first win since the second leg of the league cup semi-final while also adding another clean sheet to the season tally.
The primary concern as Sutton rightly asserts is the goal drought. Newcastle have not breached an opposition’s defense since the 1-1 draw at Bournemouth almost one month ago. That has to change or the disappointment will continue.
Eddie Howe may once again alter his lineup to try and spark the attack. Last week it was Anthony Gordon in for Saint-Maximin but to no avail. Howe could pull Callum Wilson for Alexander Isak, who has provided sparks off the bench recently.
There is still plenty of time left in the campaign for a second wind. The Wembley final and the difficult recent schedule have compounded frustrations. There is reason to believe the joy can return on Sunday.
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176 comments so far
magicmac54
Mar 9, 2023 at 8:23 PM
Comment #81Sir Peter the Pug
Peter if your in the Toon between the 28th of April and the 30th i would be delighted to have a few pints with you mate HWTL.
The Taco Taker
Mar 9, 2023 at 8:26 PM
Comment #82To be fair Raj we have had some well worked set pieces this season not that many recently though, and recently when a few balls went to the right area people just haven’t put it in the net. I would like to see more flexibility in that area. Tripps should not be basically taking everything.
Irish Rob is OK – he is usually just pessimistic on a matchday and accepts that he is often wrong, it is why he does it. I would be more concerned if he said we were going to win games. That would be worrying!!
When are you off to Paris btw?
The Taco Taker
Mar 9, 2023 at 8:30 PM
Comment #83Magic mate, you are right about Lascelles he attacks the ball well and is the most likely scorer of all our CB’s. The thing is does that justify him playing ahead of Schar or Botman?
magicmac54
Mar 9, 2023 at 8:32 PM
Comment #84Raj Jail
When are you off on your travels to Paris mate?
cyprus
Mar 9, 2023 at 8:38 PM
Comment #85I’ve already made my prediction on this game.
A thumping.
magicmac54
Mar 9, 2023 at 8:39 PM
Comment #86The Taco Taker
Oh no Taco i`m not for a moment suggesting Jamaal Lascelles should be starting ahead of Schar or Botman but just he offers much more of a threat at corners and pieces as did kieran clarke as i said earlier mate.
The Taco Taker
Mar 9, 2023 at 8:39 PM
Comment #87I hope you are right Cyprus. I think it will be a tight game, but I prefer your version.
magicmac54
Mar 9, 2023 at 8:43 PM
Comment #88My prediction for the match against Wolves is the Toon will win 1-0 in a very tight hard fought match, if memory serves me right Wolves are the lowest scoring team in the premier league.
magicmac54
Mar 9, 2023 at 8:48 PM
Comment #89This lad is talking about the stadium extension.
https://youtu.be/VGvkA88dv2Y
Regan
Mar 9, 2023 at 8:50 PM
Comment #90All gone quit on here..
One of AP’s family members must have walked into a door and he’s down the hospital..
🙄
Regan
Mar 9, 2023 at 8:52 PM
Comment #91Quiet even ..
The Taco Taker
Mar 9, 2023 at 8:54 PM
Comment #92A possible meaning for the name AP….
https://prisonreformtrust.org.uk/adviceguide/approved-premises-ap/
🙂
Regan
Mar 9, 2023 at 8:59 PM
Comment #93teAPot..
😆
Regan
Mar 9, 2023 at 9:02 PM
Comment #94Anyways..
Gonna grab a can and check on me snowman..
Laters..
Assassins Inc
Mar 9, 2023 at 9:14 PM
Comment #95Past 9pm, someone must have been told to go to bed. 🙂
Ap
Mar 9, 2023 at 9:14 PM
Comment #96As long as the can is vegan ok regan
Ap
Mar 9, 2023 at 9:15 PM
Comment #97Doors dont hurt meat eaters ok vegan
Ap
Mar 9, 2023 at 9:16 PM
Comment #98Super king size bed is needed for your weapon of m-ass destruction
Ap
Mar 9, 2023 at 9:17 PM
Comment #99The Tickle Tackle needs a snip
Ap
Mar 9, 2023 at 9:30 PM
Comment #100Is everyone by Tickle Tackle Takers bedside giving him a snip? Are vegans having a silent protest?
Im just enjoying my meat feast pizza 😀
Ap
Mar 9, 2023 at 9:30 PM
Comment #101Vegan Regans probably getting too intimate with the snowman
Ap
Mar 9, 2023 at 9:36 PM
Comment #102Taco Takers childhood in a nutshell 😀
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2UDtinc9lLU
Ap
Mar 9, 2023 at 9:39 PM
Comment #103Vegan Regan still playing with the snowmans meat and 2 veg 😀
Regan
Mar 9, 2023 at 9:50 PM
Comment #104There’s 3 kinds of turd..
We’ve got musturd..
We’ve got custard..
And we’ve got AP.. the little shit..
😆
Ap
Mar 9, 2023 at 9:54 PM
Comment #105Eat your veg with some reggae reggae sauce
Regan
Mar 9, 2023 at 9:58 PM
Comment #106Looking back at past misdemeanours on here by myself on the night shift..I would think my post @104 would be under scrutiny and be worthy of a ban..
It’s just the way it works..
Have fun now..
Ap
Mar 9, 2023 at 10:00 PM
Comment #107R-egg-an with a face only a mother can love no one will miss you egghead 😀
Ap
Mar 9, 2023 at 10:01 PM
Comment #108Don’t go supermarket and spill milk everywhere
Ap
Mar 9, 2023 at 10:11 PM
Comment #109Where’s snowman fiddler gone?
Ap
Mar 9, 2023 at 10:11 PM
Comment #110Where’s Tickle Tackle?
Ap
Mar 9, 2023 at 10:12 PM
Comment #111Wheres J-Lo wannabe?
Ap
Mar 9, 2023 at 10:12 PM
Comment #112Nijmigen shouldn’t he be going Amsterdam instead of Paris?
Ap
Mar 9, 2023 at 10:13 PM
Comment #113Jelly Bellys probably on grindr
Ap
Mar 9, 2023 at 10:15 PM
Comment #114Rotten heights probably walking streets with his baby bib still on
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 9, 2023 at 10:20 PM
Comment #115Shame on anyone who has communicated with this absolute moron over the last few months, and again, thank you all for saying foo# all while it levelled insults at my mother!!!!
Ap
Mar 9, 2023 at 10:22 PM
Comment #116Someones throwing their dummy out of the pram. I want my mama boohooooooo
Ap
Mar 9, 2023 at 10:24 PM
Comment #117Mamma mia
Ronway
Mar 9, 2023 at 10:31 PM
Comment #118Raj
There is a “mute or block function on this site”; simply skip the comments from posters you disagree with!
The Blog cannot be policed 24 hours a day by the owners; they have a “Comments Policy” which covers most aspects of the Blog.
Anyone can, and should, use the Contact Form to help them out; they can then monitor the “situations” and take action if they consider it necessary.
It really shouldn’t be necessary though!
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 9, 2023 at 10:41 PM
Comment #119Ronway,
Yes, it’s a shame it’s not that easy.
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 9, 2023 at 10:43 PM
Comment #120Just seen on the news that Man U won 4-1 so looked at their line up, it looks like the exact same team that will face Soton on Saturday, I don’t get the fuss with rotation, why is it a thing and sometimes not.