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Newcastle United Look to Rekindle Domestic Campaign Against Struggling Fulham

Strategic Insights

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Newcastle United returned to the Premier League with a bang on Tuesday, securing a 3-0 Champions League victory over Benfica. St James' Park was electric, and the Magpies will be eager to carry this momentum into their next domestic fixture against struggling Fulham. The visitors, however, are in dire need of a result, having suffered three consecutive Premier League defeats, including back-to-back 3-1 defeats on the road. This matchup presents an intriguing clash between two teams with contrasting form, with Newcastle looking to reignite their domestic campaign and Fulham seeking to break their away woes.

Key Takeaways:

  • Newcastle have won four of their last six matches in all competitions, including the Champions League victory over Benfica.
  • The Magpies have found the net at least twice in four of their last six games, but have struggled to keep a clean sheet, failing to do so in two of their last three Premier League outings.
  • Over 2.5 goals have been scored in five of Newcastle's last six fixtures, suggesting another high-scoring affair on Saturday.
  • Fulham have lost their last three away fixtures, including back-to-back 3-1 defeats, and are yet to win away from home this season.
  • Recent history between the two sides has also pointed to goals, with both teams scoring and over 2.5 goals in each of their two meetings last season.
  • Newcastle have dominated this fixture, winning six of the last eight encounters in all competitions.
  • Both teams have scored in three of Fulham's last five games, with each of those matches producing over 2.5 goals.

Statistics:

  • Newcastle have won four of their last six matches in all competitions.
  • Over 2.5 goals have been scored in five of Newcastle's last six fixtures.
  • Fulham have won zero away games this season.
  • Fulham have lost their last three away fixtures.
  • Both teams have scored in three of Fulham's last five games.

Sources:

  • [1] "Eddie Howe has some decisions to make" by Tom Phillips (newcastle chronicle)

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