COMMENTARY
It would be fair to say that Newcastle United fans were left with plenty to be desired from their side after Monday night’s defeat away at Arsenal. It was a lethargic performance from the Magpies and while no one was expecting them to go to the Emirates and snatch what would have been only their second win versus the Gunners since 2010, they would have been expected to have a go. With that in mind you know that a clash against Crystal Palace – a side much more closely matched to Newcastle – at home is going to be seen as a winnable game and after Monday’s display there will be a certain expectation placed on the players’ shoulders. It seems as though the supporters wanted to see more creativity in the middle of the park in the shape of Jonjo Shelvey but the English maestro was left on the bench – as confirmed on the club’s official Twitter account – and it was not a decision which went down well. Having not played a significant amount of minutes of late, you can imagine Benitez does not want to rush him back, but with the summer transfer window round the corner, the Toon Army are fearing the midfielder’s exit. Can he save his career at St James’ Park before the season is out?
TEAM NEWS
Here’s how Newcastle United will line up for this afternoon’s @premierleague game against @CPFC at St. James’ Park. #NUFC pic.twitter.com/P0cIFa9TW0
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) April 6, 2019
Nothing but Newcastle has rounded up a selection of the Toon Army’s tweets:
https://twitter.com/OJW88261213/status/1114513441941856257
https://twitter.com/CaptainJLasc/status/1114513771140198400
https://twitter.com/ethenzza/status/1114513312941785088
No shelvey 🤬 and barecca yet again fails to make the squad?
— Dazza (@NUFC_DazzaD) April 6, 2019
https://twitter.com/JackBryan08/status/1114513575261945856
https://twitter.com/ColbackOfTheNet/status/1114513554894393346
No Shelvey again 😭😭..🤬🤬#NUFC #NEWCRY
— . (@TheIndianMagpie) April 6, 2019
Don’t see why you wouldn’t start Shelvey today. Playing at home, practically safe. Have a go #nufc
— Sam Waller (@waller6492) April 6, 2019
What’s went on between Rafa and Shelvey?! He should be in there ahead of Ki today! #NUFC
— Dan (@DZ1892) April 6, 2019
