Why so negative, man?
Newcastle United have eight points from five games. From the corresponding fixtures last season they had just four. They’ve lost only once, have worked there way to the last 16 of the Carabao Cup, navigating a tricky(ish) schedule, particularly in R3. They sit ninth. Only four teams have scored more goals.
I know, but…
Players are improving - Lewis Hall is better than he ever was - Jaissleball, and its requirement for full-backs to maraud, has squeezed goals and assists out of him. It’s taken him from excellent to elite. Joe Willock has risen from the ashes, so too Yoane Wissa. Harvey Barnes is contributing, Anthony Elanga looked better pre-injury.
Yeah, but what about…