Newcastle United somehow got back on track to beat Leicester City 4-0 at St James’ Park on Saturday.
Jacob Murphy scored twice as the Magpies enjoyed their strongest win since April, ending a four-game losing streak as Eddie Howe’s side climbed up the table to No. 12.
The Magpies will be aiming for back-to-back Premier League wins for the second time since September when they travel to Ipswich on Saturday and if their key players continue to perform well, they will be stalwarts for victory at Portman Road Popular.
Newcastle United’s star players stand out
Bruno Guimarães and Alexander Isak both scored at the weekend, within three minutes of each other, which is symbolic considering they are two of Toon’s most high-profile players.
To be fair, Isaac has had a great season overall; He has eight goals this season weekends, while swedes are now Scored 15 goals in 16 appearances Been on Tyneside since Boxing Day last year.
Since the start of last season, only Erling Haaland, Cole Palmer and Mohamed Salah have Score more Premier League goals Better than Isak, this is also a good partner, which is why the striker has been Attracting countless envious looks.
Guimarães has started all 16 Premier League games so far. Only 16 players in the entire division have played more thanplayed more minutes than any other Newcastle player this season and last season.
Brazil scored for the first time since the World Cup on Saturday last day of last seasonhas yet to reach his dominant best as the midfield trio alongside him continues to be in flux.
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Of course, everyone knows the strength of Isaac and Guimarães, but their lesser-known teammate is currently outperforming the two.
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according to Sofa RatingLewis Hall is Newcastle’s highest-rated player this season, above Anthony Gordon and the aforementioned duo of Isaac and Guimarães.
Hall arrives from Chelsea £28m fee, plus possible £7m in add-onsmaking him The ninth most expensive signing in the club’s historyall of which occurred during the PIF era, but is still a significant outlay given the PSR restrictions under which Newcastle continue to operate.
In his first season on Tyneside, the left-back made just 22 appearances, starting just eight Premier League games and scoring two goals, both of which, coincidentally, were Most notably a shot scored in front of the Stretford Stand at Old Trafford during a match. A memorable League Cup win over Manchester United.
However, with Jamaal Lascelles and Sven Boatman both suffering ACL injuries in March, Dan Byrne was asked to step in at center back, allowing Hall to Started 19 of the last 21 Premier League schedule, including all 13 games from September 1st.
Dominic Scull, The Shield Gazette Describing Hall as Newcastle’s “star player” and noting that he “had the most touches, chances created and passes” on Saturday, he claimed he could be the best left-back in the Premier League if he wasn’t already words.
So, how does the 20-year-old compare to some of the best left backs in the division?
Lewis Hall vs Selected Premier League Left Backs (24/25) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
statistics | hall | Cucurella | Robertson | Udoji | worth | Kolkoz |
Number of appearances | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
minute | 1,228 | 1,174 | 1,041 | 1,301 | 1,165 | 1,277 |
Assist | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
expected assists | 3.1 | 0.9 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 2.9 | 2.4 |
progressive carry | 26 | 15 | twenty three | 36 | 11 | 38 |
touch | 1,128 | Chapter 884 | Chapter 893 | Chapter 946 | Chapter 756 | Chapter 746 |
Tackle | 30 | 25 | 18 | 44 | 31 | twenty two |
Avg SofaScore Rating | ||||||
As previously mentioned, Hall has played more minutes and touched the ball more frequently than any other left back drafted this season, and his 3.1 expected assists stat highlights his creativity.
Sofascore rates Hall as the best left-back in the Premier League so far this season, and considering he’s only 20 years old, he’s only going to get better, considering the most expensive left-back above is Cucurella’s £60m fee.
New England head coach Thomas Tuchel gave Hall his senior debut At Chelsea, the Newcastle native will feel the position is up for grabs given the Three Lions’ recent problems at left-back. Earned his first two senior caps November.
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