The summer transfer window is now over and the focus returns to matters on the pitch. Newcastle United will take on Bournemouth this weekend in the Premier League.
Newcastle United will enter this weekend high on confidence. This is a team that has exceeded all expectations at the start of this campaign.
After losing so many key players, their long-time manager and looking poor in pre-season, it was thought that Newcastle United could be potential relegation contenders this time around.
Instead, they have looked very solid and are delivering results. And up against Bournemouth, they will be aiming to win all three points again.
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According to Newcastle World, Rob Jones will be the referee on the day. He will have Nick Greenhalgh and Alistair Nelson as his assistants. Ruebyn Ricardo is the fourth official. Matt Donohue and Ian Hussin will be on VAR duty.
There is some history between Newcastle United and Greenhalgh. It is from a previous FA Cup fixture between the Magpies and Aston Villa from last season.
Greenhalgh, who did not have VAR to rely on that day, failed to flag Tammy Abraham offside for an Aston Villa goal. Fortunately, Newcastle United ended up winning 3-1.
The Magpies won’t want any further controversial decisions to go against them this weekend though, when they take on Bournemouth.
Newcastle United could be up for tough test vs Bournemouth
It is very possible that Bournemouth could turn out to be Newcastle United’s toughest test of the campaign. Now, that might sound a bit far-fetched when you consider that the Magpies have already faced Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur this season.
They only got a draw against Liverpool, but should have won. It took a last-ditch penalty for the Reds to salvage a point. Against Tottenham, Newcastle United won 2-0 in their own backyard in London.
All that being said, one could argue that Bournemouth are a better-run club at this point in time. Yes, they lost against Man City and drew against Everton, but there is genuine quality in that squad. And they recruit incredibly well. It would come as no surprise if a few new stars emerge from their team this season as well.
So, Newcastle United will need to be at their best if they want to get all three points this weekend. But if there is one thing we have seen from this Matthias Jaissle side so far this season, it is that they know how to get things done.
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