NEWCASTLE UNITED’S sluggish start to the season has been one of the surprises of the new campaign and they will be hoping the international break came at the right time, ahead of their weekend clash with Brentford.
Eddie Howe spent around ยฃ130 million this summer on the likes of Harvey Barnes, Sandro Tonali and Tino Livramento and 14th place after four games isn’t ideal, especially after losing three in a row.
The Geordies started with a fantastic 5-1 win over Aston Villa and losing at Manchester City was understandable, but they have since lost at home to ten-man Liverpool and away at Brighton.
Newcastle’s midfield in particular looks disjointed and they have been a disappointment so far with so much expected by the Toon Army after last season’s efforts
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