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These Newcastle United players need to wake up

Frustrations all around St. James' Park, as the Newcastle United players lost another game (though not on a Monday), as Aston Villa under Unai Emery took all three points. Once again Newcastle United were not good enough, suffering their second…

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 6:48 AM
These Newcastle United players need to wake up
Key Things to Know
  • The writer argues that multiple Newcastle United players must improve after poor recent team performances.
  • Newcastle United suffered a 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa at St. James' Park.
  • The author specifically critiques performances from Matias Fernandez-Pardo, Yoane Wissa, and substitute Bazoumana Touré.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writing for NUFC The Mag following Newcastle United's 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa, the author argues that several Newcastle players need to significantly improve their performances. The loss marked Newcastle's second consecutive defeat after the international break and their ninth league match of the season.

The writer specifically calls on Matias Fernandez-Pardo, Yoane Wissa, and Bazoumana Touré to step up, while offering praise to Lewis Hall. Looking ahead, the contributor highlights an upcoming Sunday away match against struggling Crystal Palace as a crucial opportunity for Newcastle to climb the table.

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