Coventry City crush Newcastle as Lampard praises display
Coventry punished Newcastle's wastefulness in a 4-1 win, taking their chances through Jack Rudoni, Sidiki Cherif, Ellis Simms and Stephen Mfuni to secure a first home league win of the season.
Coventry thumped Newcastle 4-1 for a first home win of the season. Jack Rudoni, Sidiki Cherif, Ellis Simms and Stephen Mfuni scored as Frank Lampard's side made it back-to-back wins and climbed out of danger.
Coventry loanee Miguel Brau played 90 minutes in Academico de Viseu's 2-1 win over Estoril and has 'moved up a level' in Bruno Pinheiro's plans after breaking into the side.
Coventry wore a one-off pink-accented home kit against Newcastle to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with match-worn shirts to be auctioned for charity.
Coventry made two changes against Newcastle, with Milan van Ewijk back from injury and Sidiki Cherif handed his first Premier League start.
Jack Rudoni's early penalty, won by Sidiki Cherif, ended Coventry's 25-year wait for a Premier League home goal and gave Frank Lampard's side early momentum against Newcastle.
Coventry's clinical 4-1 win over Newcastle was sealed by goals from Jack Rudoni, Sidiki Cherif, Ellis Simms and Stephen Mfuni, despite the visitors dominating possession and chances.
Lampard hailed Stephen Mfuni after Coventry's 4-1 win over Newcastle, saying the Manchester City loanee 'is going to be a top player in every sense' after his late goal off the bench.
Coventry's 4-1 win over Newcastle reflected their clinical edge, with Jack Rudoni's penalty, Sidiki Cherif's strike and late goals from Ellis Simms and Stephen Mfuni punishing a porous defence.
Lampard praised Coventry's 'complete performance' after the 4-1 win over Newcastle, highlighting spirit, energy, work ethic and belief after frustrating early-season results.
