Daily Archives: October 6, 2023

How Eddie Howe’s Newcastle neutralised Kylian Mbappe


“When facing Paris Saint-Germain, there are two defensive questions to answer: how to stop their attacking collective and how to stop Kylian Mbappe. It’s not a simple equation, because even if you disrupt PSG’s rhythm and restrict their chances, one moment of brilliance from Mbappe can turn things around. ‘I struggle to think of any better players in the world than him at the moment,’ Newcastle United’s head coach, Eddie Howe, told TNT Sports before his side met the French champions on Wednesday evening. …”
The Athletic
Guardian: Newcastle’s quest to become northern powerhouse gathers momentum

Barcelona’s latest Champions League suffering shows they have a long way to go


Ronald Araujo dropped to the ground, visibly relieved, at the referee’s final whistle. In the game’s last few minutes, he had been limping on through cramp in Barcelona’s back line, determined not to leave his side with nine players on the pitch. Barca suffered, but they survived. More than that, they managed to turn a bad game in the Champions League into three vital points. …”
The Athletic