After Champions League San Siro opener - Paul Merson verdict on this Newcastle United situation.
The former Arsenal player speaking, with now approaching the sixth match of the season.
“In my opinion, they are already out of the title race and could face an uphill battle to secure a top-four spot if they don’t string together a run of wins.“I think it’ll get worse for them this weekend as Newcastle have enough pace and quality to hurt them.Paul Merson claiming Newcastle United were ‘fortunate’ not to lose at the San Siro.
Going only by results that view appears fully backed up, as they have only got one point from five Premier League matches and even lost at home to League One Lincoln in the Carabao Cup. Yes it was a rearguard action in Milan but the fact remains that this is now two clean sheets in a row for Nick Pope and his back four, they haven’t conceded a goal in over three and a half hours of football. Plus fair to expect that creating chances at Bramall Lane will prove a bit easier than at the San Siro.