Sky Sports expert’s verdict on Newcastle United – Struggling to disagree with any of this | OneFootball

The Sky Sports column ‘Jones Knows’ has given some interesting analysis and commentary on what is currently the position at Newcastle United.

The column makes predictions on what will happen at certain Premier League matches and also debates other matters/issues at clubs as well.

However, unlike the usual ex-pro predictions, that are usually simply based on how ‘big’ a club is and whether or not they won the previous game, this one has proper analysis and insight, not lazy assumptions.

The Sky Sports ‘Jones Knows’ column looks at the matches from a betting perspective and has been concentrating on this Newcastle United game away at Manchester City.

Lewis Jones (who is the Sky Sports expert behind the ‘Jones Knows’ column) has highlighted some major underlying factors that could / should have a big bearing on this Manchester City v Newcastle game.

“Newcastle’s record this season against teams that qualified for Europe last season and high-flying Nottingham Forest is so strong. They have lost just one of those 13 matches – and that was against Chelsea where they were edged out in a very tight game 2-1.

“In those 13 matches they have averaged 1.92 goals per game, scoring two or more in nine of those. It is a really impressive return.

“Eddie Howe has a team that revel playing the underdog, where they can sit a little deeper then pounce on the counter attack with Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon and Jacob Murphy. Dangerous teams in transition are always going to flourish against this Manchester City.

“A common theme developing is Isak’s goal-scoring ability against elite teams. In 12 games against the elite, he has found the net in 10 of them. This world-class operator has the game to bamboozle City’s backline. He rates as a cracking bet to score in a Newcastle away win at 9/2 with Sky Bet.

“Jones Knows’ Best Bet: Newcastle to win and Alexander Isak to score (9/2 with Sky Bet)”

Interesting analysis as always, from the Sky Sports expert.

Difficult to disagree with any of that pre-Manchester City overview.

Some great NUFC and Eddie Howe stats produced by the Sky Sports man for this match.

We now just need the conclusions he has come to, his prediction(s), to become reality…

Saturday 15 February – Man City v Newcastle (3pm)

Sunday 23 February – Newcastle v Forest (2pm) Sky Sports

Wednesday 26 February – Liverpool v Newcastle (8.15pm) TNT Sports

Sunday 2 March –  Newcastle v Brighton (1.45pm) FA Cup fifth round – ITV1

Saturday 16 March – Newcastle v Liverpool (4.30pm) Carabao Cup final – Sky Sports