Indeed! We have not done particularly well against Newcastle in recent times.
If Danny Ings isn’t fit (highly doubt it and wouldn’t be worth the risk anyway, especially with an international break to come) it will be interesting to see who Ralph plays.
Does Long come in?
Obafemi? Is he injured or suspended?
Walcott upfront with Redmond recalled?
Redmond upfront with Walcott behind?
Nlundulu (unlikely)?
Adam Blackmore reports Bednarek and Bertie both ok for Friday! Didn’t expect that. And Danny needs second precautionary scan but first showed no serious injury.
If it happens, I’m considering hiring a plane to fly a Saints - top of the PL over Pompey. Need to do it quick Sat morning, though, before the other play.
And the following day Paul Davis broke Glenn Cockerell’s jaw. Obviously not seen by any official and they got an equaliser so late, that Dr Who had started on BBC.
David Axtell from Southend was the bent referee. His Arsenal Season Ticket no. was … Those 2 points won them the league after Thomas’ goal at Liverpool in the final game.