As Newcastle United were held to a 1-1 draw against West Ham United, a stat highlighted how Eddie Howe’s side are yet to win a single game this season in which Bruno Guimaraes has not played.
The Brazilian international was suspended against David Moyes’ men, after picking up a straight red card against Southampton in the 2nd leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final.
Now, the numbers also showcase why the in-form midfielder may well be the Magpies’ most valuable player.
Stat shows how much Bruno Guimaraes’ absence was felt by Newcastle vs West Ham, and in general
Shields Gazette journalist Dominic Scurr tweeted a stat after the West Ham game which read, “Newcastle United haven’t won a Premier League match that Bruno Guimaraes hasn’t featured in this season. 4 games without; 3 draws, 1 defeat.”
As the 25-year-old suffered a hamstring injury earlier in the campaign, the Magpies drew 1-1 to Wolves and Crystal Palace, while losing 2-1 to Liverpool. And now, they had to take home a single point after being restricted to a 1-1 draw against the Irons as well.
If the stat after the West Ham game does not prove how crucial Bruno Guimaraes is to this Newcastle side, what will?
Easily the most important player at Newcastle
While plenty of names such as Kieran Trippier, Miguel Almiron, Joelinton and Nick Pope come to mind when discussing Eddie Howe’s side and their rapid ascent, the influential midfielder continues to showcase why he is the side’s most important player.
Against West Ham, as the stat indicates in some ways, Newcastle missed the creativity that Bruno Guimaraes brings to the side, coupled with his incredible defensive work.
Considering the former Lyon sensation is one of the most well-rounded players in the Premier League in his position, it is only natural that his side suffer in his absence.
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