Newcastle United have suffered an immense decline in recent weeks, losing three consecutive matches and standing with just one victory from the last six.
The Magpies have plummeted down the Premier League standings as a result, with the major discussions being around the off-field intricacies as discussions regarding a takeover rumble on- with major developments this week as Amanda Staveley and PCP saw a bid rejected by Mike Ashley.
Amidst all that, football must continue and Newcastle will be desperate to improve their form with a victory against Watford tomorrow. Unfortunately, one pundit doesn’t think that will happen.
Writing in his weekly predictions for Sky Sports, Merson backed the Hornets to win and influence a fourth consecutive defeat onto the Magpies.
‘I fancy Watford to win this. I watched Newcastle v Bournemouth the other week at St James’, Bournemouth had some really good chances in that game, and I think Watford are a better side than Bournemouth.’
‘I don’t really see much up front for Newcastle, and I’m not sure why Rafa Benitez doesn’t play Mitrovic more. He’s a presence and can put himself about. I think Dwight Gayle maybe needs someone beside him to bully people, and then hit them with his pace.’
Defeat for Newcastle, accompanied by other results going against them, could leave Rafael Benitez’s side just two points above the relegation zone.
