Newcastle United

Newcastle settle for fourth place.

Anthony Gordon began the scoring for Newcastle in the 9th minute. Newcastle's Kieran Trippier responded with a tying goal in the 27th minute, but there was nothing between the teams for the remainder, leading to a share of the spoils.

The Overview

• A point shouldn't disappoint the Magpies too much as they only had 35% possession in the game.
• They may have shared the points, but the Blues will rue missed opportunities having had 22 shots compared to the Magpies' 13.
• It was a good-natured game with no players picking up a yellow card.

The Details

The threat came from out wide, with Lewis Hall registering 15 crosses, although Azpilicueta was a frequent offender, committing 4 fouls. The Blues came away with a draw but showed their superiority to the Magpies on the ball, completing 255 more passes than their opponents.

It's a 12th place finish for Chelsea. Meanwhile, With 4th place secured, Newcastle can look forward to playing Champions League football next season.

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Chelsea-Newcastle United

Newcastle travel to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea.

The season comes to a close. Following a stalemate in their last Premier League match against Leicester, Newcastle hope to improve their form against a Chelsea team coming off a 0-1 defeat at the hands of Man City. The Magpies, after beating the Blues 1-0 previously, should be desperate to consolidate their form with another momentum-building result. A wider view of the history is less friendly to Newcastle, who have only been victors in fourteen of their last fifty-five Premier League matches against the Blues.

Chelsea | LDWLL | 12th | Top Scorer: K. Havertz (7)

Picking up points has been a problem for Chelsea and they've lost 3 of their last 5 matches. Creativity has not been the issue. The Blues have averaged 11.8 passes into the box per match in their last 5. However, they've struggled to capitalize with just 6 goals goals during this time. Chelsea will hope Raheem Sterling's creativity can help following recent struggles. He's been their top setup man this season with three assists (64th in the EPL).

Newcastle | DWDLW | 3rd | Top Scorer: C. Wilson (18)

Newcastle are a side on the up. They come into this game unbeaten in their previous 3 matches. They have been formidable going forward this season and their average xG (expected goals) of 1.8 is the 2nd highest in the league. Joelinton is a key figure defensively for Newcastle. He has regularly halted opposition attacks and has made 49 tackles so far this season (6th in the EPL). Kieran Trippier will be looking to keep up his fantastic distribution numbers after recording 39 passes into the box in his last 5.

Chelsea-Newcastle Prediction: 0-2

Newcastle's effective defending means they should finish this game with a positive result.

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Leicester hang on for draw with Newcastle.

Newcastle were the stronger side throughout this one, but squandered a glut of chances to break the deadlock. Leicester struggled in the main and mustered just one attempt, though they managed to hold on for a share of the spoils.

The Overview

• The Foxes were able to get away with a point despite only having 23% possession.
• They didn't lose, but it might feel like it for the Magpies. They managed a massive 22 more shots than their opponents.

The Details

Kieran Trippier posed a constant threat from the wide areas, whipping in a total of 20 crosses, although Sean Longstaff was a frequent offender, committing 4 fouls. For Leicester, it was a frustrating game for Jamie Vardy, who only registered 19 touches of the ball. The Magpies had more of the ball in spite of their loss, registering 497 more completed passes than the Foxes.

Newcastle's unpredictable form continues. Meanwhile, Leicester end their streak of defeats.

Both squads play next on Sunday, May 28th. Newcastle meet Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, while Leicester meet West Ham at the King Power Stadium. Can the Magpies do better next time? Will the Foxes continue to make strides?

Newcastle see off Brighton at St. James' Park.

It was goals, goals, goals here. Deniz Undav began the scoring by turning the ball into his own net, digging a hole for Newcastle in the 22nd minute. Following the opening goal, Newcastle proceeded to add on 3 more goals, compared to Brighton's 1 as Newcastle took all three points.

The Overview

• The Magpies' counter-attacking style was effective, as they registered 22 shots at goal despite only having 34% possession.
• The Seagulls didn't generate enough chances, only mustering eight total shots throughout the contest.
• The scoreline could have been more impressive if the Magpies had their shooting boots on, with their shot accuracy down at 41%.

The Details

Kieran Trippier continually probed down the flank, getting 9 crosses into the box, while Bruno Guimarães was one step ahead, recording 4 interceptions. For Brighton, it was a frustrating game for Danny Welbeck, who only registered 18 touches of the ball. The Seagulls moved the ball about nicely despite their loss, completing 241 more passes than their opponents.

Newcastle take the three points. Meanwhile, Brighton's mixed form continues.

Next up, Newcastle meet a struggling Leicester on Monday, May 22nd. While Brighton will be licking their lips at the prospect of facing Southampton on Sunday, May 21st. Can the Magpies win again? Will the Seagulls improve their form?

Leeds and Newcastle share the points.

Luke Ayling opened the score for Leeds in the 7th minute. Newcastle's Callum Wilson responded with an equalizer in the 31st minute. With the match tied at 1-1, Wilson broke the tie with a 69th minute strike. However, the Magpies weren't able to hold on as Leeds' Rasmus Kristensen netted a leveller in the 79th to secure each team one point.

The Overview

• It may have ended in a draw but the Magpies might consider themselves unlucky as they had 63% possession in the game.
• They may have shared the points, but the Magpies will rue missed opportunities having had 18 shots compared to the Whites' nine.

The Details

Maximilian Wöber was one step ahead all game, recording 4 interceptions, although Júnior Firpo was a frequent offender, committing 4 fouls. For Newcastle, Kieran Trippier continually probed down the flank, getting 11 crosses into the box. On a positive note for the Magpies, they had a clear advantage in the passing game, racking up 447 completed passes to the Whites' 258.

Leeds finally get another point on the board. Meanwhile, Newcastle continue their string of mixed results.

Next up, Leeds face West Ham in a game with a lot riding on it on Sunday, May 21st. While Newcastle meet Brighton at St. James' Park on Thursday, May 18th. Can the Whites build on this result? Will the Magpies improve their form?

Arsenal win on the road at Newcastle

Martin Ødegaard put Arsenal 1-0 up in the 14th minute. In the 71st minute, Fabian Schär inadvertently netted a dreaded own goal, and there was nothing between the teams for the remainder.

The Overview

• It was an even battle for possession (46% vs 54%), but the Magpies created more chances, registering 12 attempts to the Gunners' ten.
• The Gunners' accuracy paid off well, 60% of their shots were on target.

The Details

Gabriel Jesus was a frequent offender, committing 4 fouls. For Newcastle, Kieran Trippier pushed hard to create chances, but his 9 crosses weren't enough to affect the outcome, while Callum Wilson only touched the ball 19 times, cutting a frustrated figure up front. The Magpies had a slight edge in the passing department, registering 399 completed passes compared to the Gunners' 349.

Newcastle end their winning streak by tasting defeat. Meanwhile, It's another win for Arsenal as they make it two on the bounce.

Next up, Newcastle face off against a Leeds side bereft of both points and confidence on Saturday, May 13th. While Arsenal meet Brighton at the Emirates on Sunday, May 14th. Can the Magpies put this disappointment behind them? Will the Gunners make it three wins in a row?

Newcastle beat Southampton thanks to Callum Wilson heroics.

Stuart Armstrong netted the first goal of the match for Southampton in the 41st minute after being found by Kamal Deen Sulemana. Newcastle's Callum Wilson then responded with a tying goal in the 54th minute. With the game tied, Newcastle continued their scoring with goals in the 79th and 81st that proved to be the difference, as Newcastle came back from their initial deficit to defeat Southampton.

The Overview

• The Magpies converted their dominance of the ball (64% possession) into lots of chances, clocking up 22 shots.
• The lack of attacking threat proved to be Saints' downfall. They will know that four shots isn't enough to win games at the top level.
• The Magpies got the job done, but it should've been more comfortable considering their shot accuracy was only 23%.

The Details

Kieran Trippier posed a threat out wide all game, registering 16 crosses. The Magpies completed 200 more passes than Saints, controlling the ball throughout and enabling them to take the win.

Newcastle's winning streak rolls on. Meanwhile, Southampton will hope this isn't the start of a losing streak.

Next up, Newcastle have a nail-biting game lined up against high-flying Arsenal on Sunday, May 7th. While Southampton face fellow strugglers Forest on Monday, May 8th. Can the Magpies keep their great form going? Will Saints get out of this rough patch?