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FPL GW12 tips: Turn to Newcastle for budget differentials

Gameweek 12 is on the horizon, and Newcastle fans may feel some concern over their club’s injury crisis – but Fantasy Premier League players may stand to gain from the Magpies’ misfortune. With 11 players out through injury or suspension, the cheaper assets in Eddie Howe’s squad have a chance to shine – both on…

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Twenty3’s Tactics Truck: Newcastle United v Paris Saint-Germain

Newcastle United are back in the Champions League – and St. James’ Park is set to host its first game back in the competition proper since 2002-03 in blockbuster fashion when Paris Saint-Germain come to town. The Magpies made their return to Europe’s premier club competition with a trip to Italy, playing out a goalless…

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Data dive: Predicting the Premier League’s race for Europe

The Premier League’s race for European football is setting up for an exciting finale. A host of clubs with differing budgets and playing styles are in the running to feature in UEFA’s three elite competitions in 2023/24. As the battle for continental qualification hots up, we’ve used the Twenty3 Toolbox to analyse the teams involved.…

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Under the spotlight: Newcastle United’s rock-solid rearguard

Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United are flying high in the Premier League this season, with only Arsenal and Manchester City above them. Their form is in part due to their formidable back line, which has kept the most clean sheets in Europe’s top five leagues this term (12), conceding just 11 goals.  Ahead of their Premier…

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Data dispatch: The Premier League facts that you need to know

The Premier League is an endless source of enjoyment and drama, with narratives that twist before your very eyes.  The first batch of matches in this remarkable season – where we took a month-long break for the World Cup – have seen this incredible league live up to expectations.  Arsenal, after missing out on the…

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Scouting Report: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has burst onto the scene in 2022-23 and become one of the most sought-after assets in European football.  Napoli have had an extremely prosperous first half of the season, emerging as favourites to win the Scudetto for the first time since 1990.  And one of their shining lights has been the Georgian-born winger,…

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How Newcastle’s new system has Magpies singing again

Newcastle United found themselves two points outside of the relegation zone when football was paused for the March international break. A 3-0 drubbing at the hands of Brighton left Steve Bruce’s side winless in six.  Since the turn of the year, Newcastle had won just two of their 14 Premier League matches. From the possible…

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Looking on the bright side of Newcastle United

At the beginning of a new year, it’s always a good time to remind oneself that there is hope for everyone. That each of us has the space and capacity to grow, to learn, to evolve, to strengthen, to become a truer or better version of ourselves. Even football teams who haven’t scored in six…

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Why Newcastle aren’t getting the best out of Joelinton

Looks can be deceiving, especially in football. For example, take Joelinton. If he walked past and you knew nothing about him other than the fact he was a forward, you’d assume he was a target man.  The Brazilian is 6ft1 and has a presence about him. He was signed by Newcastle United to replace 6ft2…

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