Newcastle United have started the Premier League season very strongly largely due to their impeccable defensive record, which is one of the best in the league. When the team was taken over by the Saudi development fund last year, they were expected to disrupt the traditional ‘big six’ within a few years, but could they pull off that feat already this season?
As well as conceding goals on a few occasions, Eddie Howe’s side are one of the teams with the most free points in the league and their summer signings have been excellent additions.
Newcastle are now offered at 17/10 to finish in the top six, according to Paddy Power’s Premier League odds. Nick Pope was a smart acquisition for Burnley and has brought calm and consistency between the sticks.
Additionally, the permanent signing of former loan player Matt Targett has also been a success so far with the Englishman securing a place at left-back.
What do the predictions suggest?
As it stands, Newcastle are on offer in the Premier League predictions at 15/2 to finish in the top four and with the inconsistency of Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur this season, it’s certainly a potential outcome.
If Newcastle’s form continues, it may even be possible for UEFA Champions Football to return to St James’ Park next season.
After battling relegation in parts last season, the Magpies’ main focus will be on building stability and becoming a mid-table regular to maintain their access to the lucrative Premier League revenue stream and continue to attract new players. the best football stars in the northeast. .
Young nucleus for Magpies
Newcastle have an extremely strong backbone that includes the likes of Fabian Schar, Callum Wilson and Joelinton, who has made a magnificent resurgence as a central midfielder.
Not only this, but Allan Saint-Maximin is one of the absolute superstars and has been backed by the new attacking talent that Newcastle’s new owners continue to bring to the table in every window. It is clear that Newcastle have started an upward trajectory, the question is how quickly they can achieve their long-term goals and make a splash in the football world.
The investment certainly won’t stop anytime soon and the quality will continue to rise as Newcastle’s Middle Eastern owners look to emulate what Manchester City have achieved over the last decade.
Can Newcastle replicate City?
City won a league title just four years after their takeover, although there was much more flexibility in terms of financial fair play in those days.
Newcastle can replicate City’s short-term success as they have also signed superstars and appointed a new manager. Still, their expectations will be much lower and they may be aiming for European qualification in the short term rather than a highly unlikely league win.
The point is that heavily invested new emerging teams can certainly compete with the elite, as the commercial income they lack can be subsidized by ownership funds.
Backed by huge fan bases globally, the elite are heavily threatened by teams owned by some of the world’s richest people. In football, money is what allows big clubs to maintain their status, but it can also be a catalyst for the modern renaissance of a minor club and this appears to be the case with Newcastle.
