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Premier League: Newcastle United recovers a 0-1 deficit to prevail over Southampton 2-1

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SOUTHAMPTON. Newcastle United found a way to turn the table against Southampton to win 2-1.

SOUTHAMPTON. Newcastle United was able to turn the table against Southampton to win 2-1. It was Southampton to strike first with a goal of S. Armstrong at the 26′. Then it was a goal in the 32′ minute to make things even for 1-1. Eventually, B. Guimaraes gave the win to Newcastle United in the 52′ minute with a goal. Southampton was vastly superior in terms of ball possession (68%).​

The match was played at the St. Mary’s Stadium stadium in Southampton on Thursday and it started at 7:30 pm local time. The referee was Kevin Friend who was helped by Simon Beck and Daniel Cook. The 4th official was Graham Scott. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was cold around 10 degrees Celsius or 49.91 Fahrenheit. Humidity was up to 85%.​

Match Statistics

Southampton was in firm control of the ball 68% while Newcastle United was struggling with a 32% ball possession.

Southampton was more aggressive with 76 dangerous attacks and 13 shots of which 4 were on target. Even so, Newcastle United was capable to find the solution to win this match.​

Southampton shot 13 times, 4 on target, 9 off target. On the opposite side, Newcastle United shot 8 times, 3 on target, 5 off target.

Cards

Southampton received 1 yellow card (J. Bednarek). On the opposite side, Newcastle United received 1 yellow card (J. Murphy).

After playing this contest, Southampton will stay with 35 points to stay in the 9th place. On the other side, Newcastle United will have 28 points to stay in the 14th place.

Match Events

  • 16'
    16'

    J. Murphy

  • 26'
    26'

    S. Armstrong

  • 32'
    32'

    C. Wood

  • 52'
    52'

    B. Guimaraes

  • 66'
    66'

    S. Longstaff

    B. Guimaraes

  • 72'
    72'

    J. Bednarek

  • 73'
    73'

    A. Armstrong

    A. Broja

  • 79'
    79'

    S. Long

    O. Romeu

  • 85'
    85'

    M. Djenepo

    M. Elyounoussi

  • 85'
    85'

    M. Almiron

    R. Fraser

  • 90'
    90'

    J. Manquillo

    E. Krafth

Next match

In the upcoming Premier League match, Southampton will host Watford on the 13th of March with a 8-6 head to head stats in favor of Southampton (6 draws).

Newcastle United will play away against Chelsea on the 13th of March with a 19-7 head to head stats in favor of Chelsea (5 draws).

Southampton: Formation and Lineups

Southampton started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).

The manager Ralph Hasenhüttl chose to play with the following team: Fraser Forster (6.1), Valentino Livramento (6.9), Jan Bednarek (6.7), Mohammed Salisu (7.1), Kyle Walker-Peters (6.3), Stuart Armstrong (7.4), James Ward-Prowse (7.6), Oriol Romeu (7.1), Mohamed Elyounoussi (6.5), Armando Broja (6.1) and Che Adams (6.9).

Substitutes

Southampton made 3 changes: A. Broja for A. Armstrong (73′), O. Romeu for S. Long (79′) and M. Elyounoussi for M. Djenepo (85′).

Top player: James Ward-Prowse

The player who no doubt impressed Southampton the most was James Ward-Prowse.

His rating is (7.6) with 90 passes (91% accurate) and 4 key passes. He performed 11 crosses.

Newcastle United: Formation and Lineups

Newcastle United started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).

On the opposite side, Eddie Howe played with: Martin Dúbravka (7.0), Emil Krafth (6.3), Fabian Schär (6.8), Dan Burn (7.2), Matt Targett (8.1), Joe Willock (6.2), Jonjo Shelvey (7.2), Bruno Guimarães (7.0), Jacob Murphy (7.1), Chris Wood (7.4) and Ryan Fraser (6.8).

Substitutes

Newcastle United made 3 changes: B. Guimaraes for S. Longstaff (66′), R. Fraser for M. Almiron (85′) and E. Krafth for J. Manquillo (90′).

Top player: Matt Targett

The player who no doubt impressed Newcastle United the most was Matt Targett even if he didn’t score any goal.

His rating is (8.1) with 34 passes (67% accurate) and 2 key passes. He was won 9 duels out of 10. He performed 7 crosses.

Results of the day

These are the results of the day in the Premier League

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