If you ask any Newcastle fan to name their favorite part of the club’s history, they will name you Kevin Keegan’s 1994 ’Entertainers’ and in second place, Bobby Robson’s tenure in the early 2000’s. After that, there is not so much to talk about, since Robson’s successors didn’t do much, and everything went south after Mike Ashley bought the club and decided not to invest. But since Saudi Arabia’s PIF purchases Newcastle United in 2021, everybody is buzzing again. And coach Eddie Howe is already close to the other two popular Newcastle coaches. In fact, he can surpass them today, at least in the statistics column.Alexander Isak scores for the EIGHTH match in a row 🥶 pic.twitter.com/5MQAcTE4AV— Premier League (@premierleague) January 15, 2025 On December 7th 2024, the Magpies had the score of five wins, five draws and five defeats and the alarm button was on. But if we look the Premier League table today, Newcastle still have those five draws and five defeats, but have 11 wins. Eddie Howe managed to completely changed the mood and the results are there for all to see. Including Cup games, the Magpies have managed nine wins in a row and if they beat Bournemouth today, Howe will surpass both club’s legends Robson and Keegan.Magpies turn Emirates into their nest as Gunners are inches away from EFL Cup exitThe landmark was set by Keegan in 1994 and now Howe is about to break it. It all started after an embarrassing 4-2 defeat from Brentford and in the meantime, the Magpies defeated Aston Villa, Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal in London, in the Cup. Currently they have the best form in the Premier League and although they are nine points adrift of leaders Liverpool and sit fourth in the table, momentum is with them. But they are also facing Bournemouth, know as the “giant killers”. The Cherries have defeated City and Arsenal, and their unbeaten streak has lasted nearly two months. Since their home defeat to Brighton (1–2), Bournemouth hasn’t lost a match and currently sits in a lofty eighth place, just four points behind today’s opponent, who nonetheless enters as the favorite on their own St. James’ Park.COMPARED: Alexander Isak vs. Erling Haaland per 90 in the Premier League this season.🕶️ pic.twitter.com/z84lGuYZIk— Squawka (@Squawka) January 18, 2025 The visitors are dealing with a difficult injury situation. A significant number of players are unavailable: Evanilson, Enes Ünal, Adam Smith, Julián Araujo, Marcos Senesi, Alex Scott, Marcus Tavernier, and Luis Sinisterra. Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, who couldn’t play against Chelsea due to still being under contract with them, returns to the lineup today in the north of England. For Newcastle, Barnes, Lascelles, Pope, and Wilson will be unbelievable, but the best striker in the league at the moment will be on the field. Alexander Isak is having the season of his life, as he scored 15 goals and providing five assists in 19 league matches. In just eight Premier League games, he has netted an impressive 11 goals.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 22Saturday15.30: (1.65) Newcastle (4.20) Bournemouth (4.80)18.00: (6.75) Brentford (5.00) Liverpool (1.45)18.00: (4.00) Leicester (3.60) Fulham (2.00)18.00: (2.70) West Ham (3.15) Crystal Palace (2.75)20.30: (1.53) Arsenal (4.30) Aston Villa (7.00)Sunday17.00: (2.80) Everton (3.50) Tottenham (2.45)17.00: (2.10) Man.Utd. (3.60) Brighton (3.70)17.00: (1.38) Nott.Forest (4.70) Southampton (8.50)19.30: (8.00) Ipswich (5.80) Man.City (1.37)Monday23.00: (1.35) Chelsea (5.30) Wolverhampton (8.00)**odds are subject to change**
