Newcastle face Arsenal, Brighton and Manchester United in crucial run
Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 14 Nov, 20:01 · Archive
Newcastle United face five testing fixtures starting with Arsenal after the international break, with manager Matthias Jaissle's record in big games under scrutiny.
Newcastle United face a crucial run of fixtures after the November international break, beginning with a home match against table-topping Arsenal before travelling to second-placed Brighton a week later. They then welcome Manchester United and rivals Sunderland to St James' Park within five days.
The scale of the challenge is significant. Newcastle currently lie in 12th place despite Opta data showing they have faced the easiest ten-fixture run of any Premier League side this season. This has raised concerns that the club could fall further down the table across the next four games.
Matthias Jaissle, who was appointed as head coach, has experience managing in high-pressure environments. During his time at Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli, he compiled a strong record in big games against other PIF-owned clubs including Al Nassr, Al Hilal and local rivals Al Ittihad. His performances in those matches earned him favour with supporters, and when the club attempted to replace him with former AC Milan and Juventus manager Max Allegri midway through his second season, supporters launched an online petition to retain him.
How it is being reported
- Meet the 'big fan' of Jamie Vardy who is banging in goals for Newcastle's academyAlfie Seldon has made an excellent start to the season for both the under-18s and under-21sChronicleLive · 14 Nov, 19:30
- Newcastle United fans will love what Sean Steur did last night - take note Matthias JaissleSean Steur was the pick of the bunch from the Newcastle United stars who featured on international duty last night.Shields Gazette · 14 Nov, 10:49
- Matthias Jaissle's past big game record stands him in good stead for huge four-match Newcastle runNewcastle are bracing themselves for a brutal run of fixturesChronicleLive · 13 Nov, 13:00
- Newcastle's 10-point plan as Matthias Jaissle prepares for crunch period and early Christmas giftMatthias Jaissle's side face their most testing period of the season, and few would give them a chance in the next five gamesChronicleLive · 13 Nov, 12:45
In this story: Newcastle United · Matthias Jaissle · Arsenal · Brighton and Hove Albion · Manchester United · Sunderland · St James' Park
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