Matthias Jaissle’s ‘pure legend’ Frank Lampard admission and Newcastle away day target

Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle praised Coventry City manager Frank Lampard as a "pure legend" ahead of their Premier League clash at the Coventry Building Society Arena. Jaissle recalled Lampard's disallowed goal against Germany at the 2010 World Cup while stressing the need for Newcastle to improve their away form after winning just four road games last season.

Jaissle emphasized that Newcastle will take the campaign step-by-step against newly promoted Coventry, who entered the fixture following a 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest. Newcastle is also expected to welcome back Joelinton from a two-month muscle injury alongside Dan Burn from an ankle issue, though neither is expected to start.