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Lee Ryder

Newcastle United's left-back slot identified as area that must be improved according to Opta researchers

Newcastle United must improve the left-back area for the 2023/24 season - according to Opta analysts.

In a summer report, the Opta Analysts, have assessed the needs of each Premier League club and believe that Eddie Howe's defence must seriously consider signing a new left-sided defender. It is an area that has sparked much debate over the summer already with Arsenal's Kieran Tierney the subject of interest.

Let's get one thing very clear before we go any further in this piece, and my own personal opinion is that the left-back slot is Dan Burn's possession after an impressive campaign. If Burn has a solid pre-season then only a harsh critic could begrudge the crowd favourite from Blyth a place in the starting line-up against Aston Villa.

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