Chris Sutton claims that discussions regarding Newcastle United’s participation in the title race have concluded, as he forecasts the outcome of the Magpies’ match against Southampton.

Chris Sutton asserts that discussions regarding Newcastle United’s participation in the title race have concluded, as he forecasts the outcome of the Magpies’ match against Southampton.

 

 

 

Eddie Howe’s team has demonstrated exceptional performance, securing victories in nine consecutive matches across all competitions.

 

 

 

The streak did not reach ten, as Newcastle suffered a defeat against Bournemouth last week.Prior to that match, prominent figures such as Alan Shearer asserted that Newcastle was contending for the championship title. It appeared somewhat overwhelming, notwithstanding the impressive streak of success.

 

 

 

 

The discussion regarding the title has concluded, as the Magpies prepare to confront Southampton—a team with distinct ambitions. They occupy the lowest position in the Premier League standings and will require an extraordinary turn of events to avert relegation. Team Matches Played (MP) Wins (W) Draws (D) Losses (L) Goal Difference (GD) Points (Pts) 18 Ipswich 22 3 7 12 -23 16 19 Leicester 22

 

 

 

Unfortunately for the Saints, Chris Sutton does not anticipate that a miraculous turnaround will occur on Saturday during their home match against Newcastle United. In his Premier League predictions for BBC Sport, Sutton has asserted that Newcastle will triumph over Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium.

 

 

 

“Prior to the match between Newcastle and Bournemouth, there was considerable discourse regarding the potential of Eddie Howe’s team to challenge Liverpool in the title race; however, such discussions have ceased following their 4-1 defeat,” he remarked.

 

 

 

They remain firmly in contention for a top-four finish; however, it is imperative that they promptly return to a winning trajectory. This match appears to present a favourable opportunity for them to achieve that objective.

 

 

 

Southampton has performed commendably in their previous two matches against Manchester United and Nottingham Forest; however, they ultimately suffered defeats in both encounters. “Let us acknowledge the reality; their situation is virtually hopeless.”

 

 

 

Their predicament is so dire that, during our discussion of the relegation battle on this week’s Monday Night Club, we did not even reference them; the prevailing presumption is that their fate is already sealed. “Their main aim now is to avoid going down with the lowest points tally in Premier League history.”