Newcastle suffer back-to-back defeats amid tactical questions

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 20 Oct, 19:32 · Archive

Newcastle United lost 1-0 at home to Aston Villa on Saturday, their second successive Premier League defeat.

Newcastle United lost 1-0 at home to Aston Villa on Saturday after a 4-1 defeat to Coventry City on Monday. A goal from Johan Manzambi, a player Newcastle attempted to sign in the summer, proved decisive. The defeat prompted boos from Newcastle's supporters at full-time.

Newcastle's attacking play has been a particular concern. Yoane Wissa took seven shots against Villa but the team mustered only one shot on target for the match, which came from centre-half Sven Botman from a set-piece. In Newcastle's absence of injured striker Will Osula, other forwards have struggled. Matias Fernandez-Pardo missed two clear opportunities against Coventry before being moved to right-wing against Villa.

Vice-captain Joelinton told Chronicle Live the team took a step forward from Monday's performance. 'It's difficult when you lose at home,' he said. 'We know there's things for us to improve. We know that we have to be tough, defend better as a team, everyone, and we know we have to be better in front of goal.' Joelinton suggested manager Matthias Jaissle's tactical setup was not substantially different from his predecessor Eddie Howe's, though questions have been raised about whether the system suits the current squad.

How it is being reported

• Matthias Jaissle is waiting for green light to unleash clear solution for blunt Newcastle attackNewcastle's lack of cutting edge up front was a major problem in their defeats to Coventry and Aston VillaChronicleLive · 20 Oct, 19:05
• Newcastle United dressing room stance on Matthias Jaissle revealed as tactics questionedMatthias Jaissle’s tactics have come under scrutiny following back-to-back defeats for Newcastle United.Shields Gazette · 20 Oct, 11:00
• Joelinton reveals dressing room view on Matthias Jaissle's Newcastle set-up - 'ask the manager'Newcastle suffered back-to-back defeats in a damaging week for head coach Matthias JaissleChronicleLive · 19 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Newcastle United · Aston Villa · Coventry City · Matthias Jaissle · Joelinton · Will Osula · Yoane Wissa · St James' Park

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