Can Newcastle Escape The Drop?

Building on a narrow 1-0 triumph over Leeds United, Newcastle supporters are becoming optimistic about the Magpies' chances of staying up this season. Manager Eddie Howe and his team have a tough road ahead to ensure safety, with just a couple of victories behind them in 21 games so far, and too many goals let in. Bookmakers, however, have taken notice of the vital three-point win at Elland Road, tweaking relegation bets accordingly. 6/4 at BetVictor .

Since stepping in for Steve Bruce on November 8, Eddie Howe has secured two victories across 11 fixtures. Reflecting on the pivotal win at Leeds, Howe emphasized its significance, stating, 'It was massive. It shows we're not defeated yet.' He lauded his team’s efforts, particularly spotlighting new arrivals Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood, remarking, 'They were outstanding.'

To strengthen Premier League competitiveness, Howe has intensified team training sessions, supported by Newcastle's new Saudi stakeholders. As the January transfer window narrows to its final week, the former Bournemouth chief is expected to scout for reinforcements. Potential acquisitions might include Sevilla defender Diego Carlos, Juventus' Aaron Ramsey, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who seems out of favor with Arsenal's Mikel Arteta. There's chatter of pursuing Dutch orchestrator Georginio Wijnaldum, though clubs like Tottenham are also interested. With a hefty task ahead, Newcastle risks sitting 18th on the league board, having garnered 15 points in 21 games.

Norwich city continues to be the bookmakers' pick for relegation, with stark odds of 1/5, despite a decisive 3-0 win over Watford, which renewed their Premier League aspirations. Currently precariously hovering above the drop at 17th spot, Norwich's 16 points after 22 fixtures still leaves them vulnerable. The odds also mirror the fact Norwich has squeezed in an extra match compared to their league’s bottom quartet. bookmaker Paddy Power At 1/3 odds, the same bookie anticipates Watford—19th place with 14 points after 20 contests—will struggle to avoid the drop. After a sound drubbing from Norwich, Watford parted ways with manager Claudio Ranieri. The Hornets now look forward to better fortunes under a new leader.

Rooted at the bottom in 20th place, Burnley tallies 12 points, with SBK bookmakers setting odds at 4/11 for their return to the Championship. However, the Clarets, having played just 18 matches due to postponements, enjoy a slight scheduling edge. Their goalless draw with Arsenal over the weekend also showcased commendable resilience.

During the impending winter pause, Newcastle will head to Saudi Arabia for training. Their subsequent Premier League appearance is slated for February 8 against Everton at St James Park, a crucial encounter.

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