#1 out of 5
sports41m ago
Newcastle and bluntness, a worrying trend away from home
- Newcastle drew 0-0 at Wolves, showing blunt away performance despite dominance.
- Newcastle have 10 points from 11 away games and face tougher trips ahead.
- Away possession often correlates with fewer goals for Newcastle, signaling a strategic issue.
- Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton were among the few on-target attempts in the game.
- Wolves’ defense limited Newcastle’s creativity and cutting edge in the final third.
- Newcastle’s two away wins in possession-heavy games sit mid-table among away performances.
- Howe emphasized the away performance varied with opponents and was not due to lack of trying.
- XG from open play was 0.28, underscoring inadequate finishing on the road.
- Newcastle’s home form remains strong, contrasting weak away performance.
- The analysis suggests Newcastle’s forward line is not firing consistently on the road.
- Wolves’ advantage grew from Newcastle’s conservative crossing and poor final-third execution.
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