Newcastle United's 2-1 win over Manchester City marked a significant milestone for the team, with coach Eddie Howe finally beating his long-time rival Pep Guardiola. This triumph came at St James' Park, where Newcastle have struggled to replicate their home form away from the rest of their squad.
In the days following Newcastle's disappointing 3-1 loss at Brentford earlier this month, a period of intense analysis took place among the coaching staff and players. This meticulous approach included hours of footage review, training sessions focused on recovering "their energy and athleticism" after the international break, as well as subtle tweaks to their tactics.
One notable adjustment was the introduction of Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento in the full-back pairings, which proved to be a crucial factor in Newcastle's defensive solidity. The side not only made more blocks but also clearances than Manchester City, thereby limiting their chances on goal.
Newcastle's attacking unit, which had previously relied heavily on Nick Woltemade, began to see other players step up, with Callum Barnes scoring twice against Manchester City.
The win marked a notable shift in momentum for Newcastle, who are now only one point behind the relegation zone.
In the days following Newcastle's disappointing 3-1 loss at Brentford earlier this month, a period of intense analysis took place among the coaching staff and players. This meticulous approach included hours of footage review, training sessions focused on recovering "their energy and athleticism" after the international break, as well as subtle tweaks to their tactics.
One notable adjustment was the introduction of Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento in the full-back pairings, which proved to be a crucial factor in Newcastle's defensive solidity. The side not only made more blocks but also clearances than Manchester City, thereby limiting their chances on goal.
Newcastle's attacking unit, which had previously relied heavily on Nick Woltemade, began to see other players step up, with Callum Barnes scoring twice against Manchester City.
The win marked a notable shift in momentum for Newcastle, who are now only one point behind the relegation zone.
they've been struggling at st james' park and all but it looks like eddie howe's finally got them back on track with those defensive tweaks 
introducing lewis hall and tino livramento really paid off and now callum barnes is scoring goals for them too 
it's not the most glamorous team in the world, but they're showing some real grit and determination.
! Eddie Howe's tactics really paid off, especially with those new full-back pairings 
Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento totally changed the game for them 
And can't believe Callum Barnes stepped up to score twice 
! The team's energy was definitely back after that international break 
Now they just need to keep this momentum going, 1 point behind the relegation zone is nothing to sneeze at 
. Bring on the next match, let's see if they can keep this winning streak alive! 
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They've been struggling in recent years but it's clear that their coaching staff has been working tirelessly to turn things around. That win over Manchester City was massive and I think a big turning point for the team. It's great to see them finally beating Pep Guardiola, one of the best coaches in the world! 
The fact that they were able to limit City's chances on goal by just making more blocks and clearances is just impressive.
. I mean, beating Manchester City was huge - especially after that tough loss to Brentford earlier this month. The fact that the team took a close look at the footage and made some key adjustments really paid off. Introducing Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento into the full-back pairings was pure genius 
. It's also great to see other players stepping up for Nick Woltemade, like Callum Barnes scoring those two goals against City. Now, let's hope they can keep this momentum going and move away from that relegation zone 
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eddie howe must be beaming with pride over there 
I'm loving this turnaround for Newcastle! Coach Eddie Howe and his team really dug deep and reworked their strategy after that tough loss at Brentford 
Those tweaks to their tactics and player rotations made all the difference against Manchester City, and it's amazing to see the squad finally gel 
️ Now, I'm curious to see how this momentum carries over into their next few matches... are they going to build on this or crash back down? 
. Can't wait to see how they build on this momentum and take it into the next games!
. on the other hand, Newcastle just happened to get lucky with some decent subs and a good game from Callum Barnes 
. And it's great to see Callum Barnes step up as a goal-scorer, he's been playing some solid football lately! 
And can we talk about Callum Barnes' goal-scoring form? 
. it's about building a culture of resilience and growth within the squad, not just relying on individual players to step up 