Callum Wilson bounced into the Newcastle dressing room and announced: “We’re four points off the top lads….”
The reaction? “He is the only one! Everyone else is…. Everyone just ignored him, to be honest,” said midfielder Sean Longstaff. Newcastle players, coaching staff and fans are enjoying the moment.
Predicting where this season might go is not on the agenda, despite passing their latest test by bossing Chelsea with energy, tactical nous and a killer instinct. No one is making grand boasts or talking big. But this is a “ Leicester City” type of season. The traditional elite clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United in transition, Liverpool faltering and Tottenham, style-wise, not satisfying their fans.
