Newcastle United Newcastle United deal ‘imminent’ after Eddie Howe responds to Pep Guardiola message

September 29, 2024 AGBA GULE FOOTBALL 0

Newcastle United deal ‘imminent’ after Eddie Howe responds to Pep Guardiola message

Newcastle United held Manchester City to a 1-1 draw at St James’ Park on Saturday afternoon.

Anthony Gordon’s second half penalty cancelled out Josko Gvardiol’s opening goal as Newcastle bounced back from a disappointing result at Fulham to take a point from the Premier League champions.

Here are five talking points from the match…

No Alexander Isak as three changes made

For the second match running, Eddie Howe made a number of changes to his side from the previous match. One change was forced with Alexander Isak ruled out with a broken toe.

The Swedish striker is unlikely to feature before the international break and has already been ruled out of the midweek Carabao Cup match against AFC Wimbledon. He is a major doubt for the trip to Everton next weekend.
Jacob Murphy came into the side in place of Isak with Gordon starting up front. In midfield, Sandro Tonali came in for Joe Willock to start his first Premier League game in almost 12 months.

At left-back, Lewis Hall came back into the side in place of Lloyd Kelly. And all three changes had a positive impact on The Magpies’ performance.

Murphy was an attacking outlet on the right, Tonali grew into the game on his return while Hall put in one of his most accomplished performances in black and white.

Anthony Gordon back to his best with new deal imminent

After a difficult summer and tough start to the season for Anthony Gordon, the winger was shown love by the Newcastle supporters with a pre-match Wor Flags display.

And in a slightly unfamiliar central striker role, Gordon led the line by example with a tireless attacking display. Howe admitted after the match that Gordon ‘epitomised that spirit and that determination to be aggressive’.

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