Newcastle United

Burnley relegated from Premier League.

Callum Wilson got the opener via a penalty score for Newcastle in the 20th minute. Then, Callum Wilson struck again in the 60th minute. Burnley narrowed the 2-0 deficit in the 69th minute with a Maxwel Cornet goal, but Newcastle held on from there to pick up the win.

The Overview

• The Magpies managed 8 shots with their 49% possession, while the Clarets outperformed the competition with 12 shots.
• The shooting precision of the Magpies paid off, they achieved an impressive 75% accuracy.

The Details

Kieran Trippier continually probed down the flank, getting 6 crosses into the box. For Burnley, the Clarets might have created more chances if Maxwel Cornet wasn't caught offside 3 times. While the passing game was close, the Clarets had a slight advantage, clocking up 348 completed passes to the Magpies' 341.

It's a heartbreaking end to the season for Burnley who are relegated from the Premier League. Meanwhile, with an 11th place finish, Newcastle fall just short of ending the season in the top half.

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What an entertaining Premier League season it has been. Bring on August 6 to do it all again.

Newcastle ease to victory over Arsenal.

Ben White put Newcastle 1-0 up in the 55th minute with an own goal. Bruno Guimarães extended Newcastle's lead in the 85th minute which looked to make the closing stages more comfortable, and there was nothing between the teams for the remainder.

The Overview

• In a tight battle for the ball, the Magpies made good use of their possession (51%), generating 16 shots, while the Gunners' managed to get off 11 shots.
• Although they got the win, the Magpies were wasteful in front of goal, only getting 25% of their total shots on target.
• Arsenal lacked discipline picking up three yellow cards in the game. Ben White, Eddie Nketiah and Granit Xhaka all ended up in the referee's book.

The Details

Matt Targett posed a threat out wide all game, registering 17 crosses, although Callum Wilson was caught offside four times, preventing him from adding further gloss to the scoreline. For Arsenal, Emile Smith Rowe only registered 19 touches in a frustrating game for the midfielder. While the passing game was fairly consistent, the Gunners had a slight advantage, clocking up 333 completed passes to the Magpies' 331.

Newcastle get a much-needed win and rise up the table. Meanwhile, Arsenal hope this isn't the start of a losing streak as they squander an opportunity to move up to 4th in the table.

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Both squads play next on Sunday, May 22nd. Newcastle meet Burnley at Turf Moor, while Arsenal entertain Everton. Can this be the start of a winning streak for the Magpies? Will the Gunners get out of this rough patch?

Raheem Sterling stars in Man City win. 

Raheem Sterling began the scoring for Man City in the 19th minute after being found by João Cancelo. After the first goal, Man City proceeded to add on 4 more goals on the way to a 5 point thrashing of Newcastle.

The Overview

• City saw a lot of the ball with 71% possession and created plenty of chances too, racking up 21 shots, which is 8 shots over the league average.
• The Magpies didn't generate enough chances, only mustering 7 total shots.
• The scoreline could have been more impressive if City had their shooting boots on, their shot accuracy was 43%.

The Details

Kevin De Bruyne posed a threat out wide all game, registering eleven crosses. In a further display of dominance from City, they completed a massive 421 more passes than the Magpies. For Newcastle, City did a good job of cutting off the supply to Chris Wood, limiting him to only 20 touches.

Man City extend their winning streak and hold on to the top spot in the table. Meanwhile, Newcastle hope this isn't the start of a losing streak.

Next up, Man City meet Wolverhampton at the Etihad on Wednesday, May 11th. While Newcastle take on Arsenal at St. James' Park on Monday, May 16th. Can City keep their great form going? Will the Magpies get out of this rough patch?

Liverpool take three points away from Newcastle. 

Naby Keïta got the opener for Liverpool in the 19th minute after a set up by Diogo Jota. This lone goal proved to be the difference, as Liverpool took all three points from Newcastle.

The Overview

• The Reds converted lots of possession (66%) into lots of chances, with 24 shots at goal, which is 11 shots over the league average.
• The lack of attacking threat proved the Magpies' downfall. They will know that 4 shots isn't enough to win games at the top level.
• The scoreline could have been more impressive if the Reds had their shooting boots on, their shot accuracy was 42%.

The Details

Joe Gomez continually probed down the flank, getting five crosses into the box. In support of the win, the Reds moved the ball about nicely, completing 243 more passes than their opponents. For Newcastle, the Magpies might have created more chances if Miguel Almirón wasn't caught offside 3 times, while Joe Willock failed to make a big impact on the game, only touching the ball 19 times.

Newcastle taste defeat for the first time in a while. Meanwhile, Liverpool extend their winning streak and rise up the table.

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Next up, Newcastle meet Man City at Etihad Stadium on Sunday, May 8th. While Liverpool have a top of the table clash with Tottenham on Saturday, May 7th. Can the Magpies put this disappointment behind them? Will the Reds keep their great form going?