Newcastle United's press under scrutiny after Murphy decision
Premier League Match Centre said VAR checked and confirmed Newcastle’s penalty against Hull, ruling that Sorba Thomas grabbed Jacob Murphy’s foot and that the contact had an impact.
Lewis Hall said rejecting Manchester United was a ‘no-brainer’ after buying into Matthias Jaissle’s vision and then signing a long-term Newcastle deal.
Sean Steur’s display in Newcastle’s 2-1 win over Hull prompted comparisons with Lee Clark, with the 18-year-old praised for orchestrating play before going off with cramp.
Alan Shearer named Lewis Hall in his team of the week after Newcastle’s 2-1 win over Hull, where Hall scored and stood out in an injury-hit side.
Newcastle’s decision to reject Nottingham Forest’s £15m bid for Jacob Murphy remains puzzling, with the 31-year-old out of contract next summer and not in Jaissle’s leadership group.
Newcastle’s high press under Matthias Jaissle looks central to their success, but poor execution has left them exposed, with 96 shots faced in five league games despite flashes against Liverpool and Spurs.
Newcastle hope Anthony Elanga could return after the international break, with the winger making good progress from a hamstring injury and staying behind for rehabilitation.
