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Rafa to stop rotating? Not a chance

Rafa to stop rotating? Not a chance

Carlo Ancelotti was once quoted as saying: “The risk of injury in a match is 10% but rises to 30-40% in the following match if there’s less than three days recovery.” Rafa uses this as one of the big factors in his decision to rotate many of his players so often. At Newcastle, he’s vastly reduced the numbers of injuries by using this in his selection policy. On his …

Why Lascelles and Shelvey should be considered for England selection

Why Lascelles and Shelvey should be considered for England selection

After England’s 2-2 draw with Spain last Tuesday night, most Three Lions fans were left asking questions about the team’s ability to see games through or kill teams off. Fans may also be pondering which, if any, players have the ability to manage and control things in the middle of the pitch . In recent performances, England have struggled to impress with their range …

Opposition Player Watch: Charlie Taylor

Opposition Player Watch: Charlie Taylor

Leeds United have had many talented young players come and go during the last decade; Robert Snodgrass, Lewis Cook, and Sam Byram just to name a few. As I watched Newcastle beat the Whites on Sunday afternoon, there was one young player that caught my eye. That player was Charlie Taylor. Before the game, the media had been talking about the Magpies having an interest …

Leeds United 0-2 Newcastle United: 5 things we learned

Leeds United 0-2 Newcastle United: 5 things we learned

Rafa Benitez’s Newcastle side cruised to a ninth consecutive win in all competitions against Leeds United on Sunday afternoon, creating a gap of 5 points between themselves and second-placed Brighton at the top of the Championship table. Dwight Gayle was reportedly involved in an incident last weekend, however, the intrepid striker showed no ill-effects from the …

Leeds United 0-2 Newcastle United: Player Ratings and Analysis

Leeds United 0-2 Newcastle United: Player Ratings and Analysis

Newcastle moved five points clear at the top of the Championship after a well-deserved 2-0victory over play-off hopefuls Leeds United on Sunday afternoon. In front a packed out EllandRoad, Newcastle looked to ruin Leeds United’splan to stretch their five game unbeaten run. In the early stages of the game, Newcastle took control and looked the better team with the …

Newcastle United vs Leeds United: Predicted XI

Newcastle United vs Leeds United: Predicted XI

Newcastle United return from the international break to take on what is perhaps their biggest test this season – Leeds United in a sold-out Elland Road. Rafa Benitez’s side have been on fire recently, finishing the month of October with a 100% win record which has the Magpies sitting top of the table by three points. However, United will go up against a fellow in-form …