Paul Merson has predicted Newcastle United’s trip to Everton to end in a 1-1 draw tonight, labeling Eddie Howe’s side as a ‘funny team’ who have been fortunate this season.
There was a return to our intense style of play we are all so used to under Howe in last Saturday’s draw with Man City, but our away form has been absolutely terrible since the beginning last season.
As Merson suggests, Everton will be on a bit of a high having secured their first win against Crystal Palace, and Goodison Park has always been a difficult ground for us to travel to.
The Sky Sports pundit did admit that we can be a ‘dangerous’ team if things click, but that it’s all about which team decides to show up, and without Alexander Isak that’s going to be even tougher for us.
On the game, Merson said: “Newcastle are a funny team because I think they’re fortunate to have the points they already have this season.
“Everton steadied their ship with a good win over Crystal Palace last weekend. So there’s not much pressure on them now compared to the previous weeks. That helps Everton more than you think and it could be a huge boost for them.
“If they click, Newcastle are a very dangerous team. But the problem is that I don’t know if they’ll turn up like that on the pitch. It’s actually the same for both teams here, you don’t know what you’re going to get from them. That’s exactly why I’m going for a draw here.
“If both teams play to the best of their abilities, then Newcastle will win. I’m not sure that’ll be the case here though, a draw looks more likely with both teams finding the back of the net.”
Merson’s prediction: Everton 1 Newcastle 1
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Publish date : 2024-10-05 12:32:10
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