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…
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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.…
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,…
Jamie Carragher urges Newcastle fans to enjoy Rafa Benitez while he’s with Magpies… as he doesn’t think it’ll last
Jamie Carragher believes that Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez may not be at St James’ Park for a long tenure. Jamie Carragher has told Monday…
Jonjo Shelvey cameo makes Newcastle’s selection dilemma all the more frustrating
There does not appear to be room for both Jonjo Shelvey and Mikel Merino in the Newcastle team, even if they linked up brilliantly on…
Form of Newcastle prospects must encourage long-term thinking for Rafa Benitez
Rafa Benitez could be about to change his stance on his Newcastle future, with Jamaal Lascelles just one of a number of exciting young stars.…
Newcastle’s decision to not pursue Benitez target Andros Townsend this summer may now look like mistake
Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez could not convince the board to pursue Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend in the summer. According to a report in…
New long-term Lascelles contract is a double positive for Newcastle
Why Jamaal Lascelles signing a new contract at Newcastle also suggests some positive news about Rafa Benitez. Jamaal Lascelles of Newcastle United celebrates after he…
Backing Benitez could see Newcastle become Europa League contenders
If Newcastle had backed Rafa Benitez this summer they could genuinely be competing for Europa League football by 2018/19. Newcastle United players Jamaal Lascelles (l)…
Predicted Newcastle side to play Stoke: DeAndre Yedlin could make long-awaited return
After two wins, Newcastle have little need to change their team – but Rafa Benitez has the option to make a couple of key alterations.…
