Where Newcastle United Could Stand in the Premier League with Deserved Points. As of Sunday morning, the Premier League table reflects Newcastle United’s standing after 15 matches. The question arises: do their performances warrant their current position, or should they have more points?
Current Premier League Standings
After 15 matches, Newcastle United boasts eight wins, two draws, and five losses, accumulating 26 points, placing them seventh in the table.
Game-by-Game Analysis
Here’s an evaluation of each of the 15 matches, questioning whether Newcastle United earned the points they currently have:
- Newcastle 5, Villa 1: Fair
- Man City 1, Newcastle 0: Fair
- Newcastle 1, Liverpool 2: NUFC deserved to win
- Brighton 3, Newcastle 1: Fair
- Newcastle 1, Brentford 0: Fair
- Sheff Utd 0, Newcastle 8: Fair
- Newcastle 2, Burnley 0: Fair
- West Ham 2, Newcastle 2: NUFC deserved to win
- Newcastle 4, Palace 0: Fair
- Wolves 2, Newcastle 2: Fair
- Newcastle 1, Arsenal 0: Fair
- Bournemouth 2, Newcastle 0: Fair
- Newcastle 4, Chelsea 1: Fair
- Newcastle 1, Man U 0: Fair
- Everton 3, Newcastle 0: Fair
In the author’s opinion, 13 out of 15 results align with the performances.
Controversial Matches: West Ham and Liverpool
While the Everton match could be seen as a potential draw, the author concedes Everton’s win. However, the West Ham match, where Newcastle dominated the second half, is considered a missed opportunity. The Liverpool match drew criticism from some fans, with the author arguing that NUFC could have won if luck had been on their side.
Examining Liverpool Luck
The article delves into Liverpool’s overall luck in the season, highlighting instances where they secured points they didn’t necessarily deserve. Similar observations are made for other top teams like Man U and Tottenham.
Potential Standings with Deserved Points
With an additional five points from the West Ham and Liverpool matches, Newcastle United could currently be fourth in the table, only three points behind Liverpool and five behind Arsenal.
Final Thoughts
The author reflects on the fine margins that separate success from failure and expresses hope for a turn in luck for Newcastle United, both in terms of injuries and results.