Rafa Benitez’s Newcastle should alter their approach to attack Liverpool on Sunday
Rafa Benitez is typically a cautious manager, but Liverpool’s defensive struggles mean he and Newcastle should show ambition at St James’ Park. Newcastle United have…
Ben Spratt Archives: 09/2017
Predicted Sunderland side to play Preston: Ndong to return after Gibson wasted his chance
Simon Grayson has decisions to make yet again for Sunderland as they take their miserable run of form to Preston – a side the manager…
Does Newcastle’s change in approach explain Jack Colback’s continued exile?
Newcastle no longer have room in their midfield for a player like Jack Colback, whose best qualities belong at the top end of the Championship.…
Daryl Murphy shows he was Forest’s perfect buy and the Championship’s best business
It was going to be tough for Nottingham Forest to replace Britt Assombalonga and yet they have hit the jackpot with Daryl Murphy. Britt Assombalonga…
Could tactical shift be key to Newcastle getting the best out of Jonjo Shelvey and Mikel Merino?
Rafa Benitez is struggling to fit his three best midfielders into a 4-2-3-1 formation, but a different Newcastle system might well work. Throughout his career,…
Oumar Niasse form only further proves Everton’s striking problem
Everton need a focal point up front and, somehow, Oumar Niasse appears to be their only genuine option. Oumar Niasse bailed out Everton manager Ronald…
Sunderland’s dearth of quality makes Championship struggles no surprise
Sunderland and Aston Villa have both struggled at times this season, but the two teams are scarcely comparable. Aston Villa are steadily pulling clear of…
Sheffield United starlet David Brooks sure to have interest for both club and country
Premier League clubs and two home nations could be about to do battle for David Brooks, who continued his rise to prominence on Sunday. Leon…
Predicted Sunderland side to play Ipswich: System change gives Lynden Gooch another chance
As Sunderland head to Ipswich in search of a rare win, Simon Grayson must be looking at a return to a 4-2-3-1 formation. And so…
Leon Clarke double shows incredible depth of Sheffield United forward options
Leon Clarke is just one of six viable options for Sheffield United up front, surely leaving Chris Wilder licking his lips. The Blades certainly were…
