Danny Murphy verdict on Newcastle United | OneFootball

Danny Murphy has been speaking about Newcastle United.

The former Liverpool midfielder waxing lyrical about United, especially certain Newcastle players.

On Saturday, the 2-1 win at Spurs made it six wins in a row for Eddie Howe’s side.

Those six games seeing Newcastle score eighteen goals and concede only two.

Excellent performances and results, with Danny Murphy pointing to this United trio having been key in providing the platform for Newcastle to produce such excellent winning form and performances over course of the last month.

Danny Murphy speaking on Match of The Day after Spurs 1 Newcastle 2 made it six wins in a row:

“Newcastle United have got Tonali sitting now, with Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton running forward.

“They complement each other well.

“I think that they are the main reason Newcastle United have had this great resurgence recently.

“They are physically great but technically really good as well, with the composure to dictate and control games.

“They take risks, they go high and they are always close together, which is great.

“When they do win the ball back, someone is always close by to find the next pass.

“The other two midfielders, who aren’t on the ball, are covering the yards and the distance to support the player on the edge of the box.

“You can always see Joelinton on the edge of the box. His energy to continually get up and down the pitch is unbelievable.

“I don’t know what he has pre-match, but I need some of it!

“They are playing positive balls that make an impact on games and they have done it really well in recent games.

“They look like they have got their energy back, their willingness and tenacity to do the hard work.

“In recent weeks, that midfield three has been as good as any in the Premier League.”

Spurs 1 Newcastle 2 – Saturday 4 January 2025 12.30pm

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Gordon 6, Isak 38

Spurs:

Solanke 4

Possession was Newcastle 43% (54%) Spurs 57% (46%)

Total shots were Newcastle 14 (7) Spurs 13 (4)

Shots on target were Newcastle 4 (3) Spurs 4 (2)

Corners were Newcastle 10 (7) Spurs 9 (3)

Touches in the box Newcastle 27 (18) Spurs 26 (4)

Newcastle team v Spurs:

Dubravka, Livramento, Botman (Kelly 90+2), Burn, Hall, Tonali, Bruno, Joelinton, Murphy (Longstaff 86), Isak (Willock 86), Gordon (Barnes 78)

Unused subs:

Vlachodimos, Trippier, Osula, Almiron, Lewis Miley

(Spurs 1 Newcastle 2 – Instant Newcastle United fan / writer reaction – Read HERE)

Newcastle United upcoming matches:

Tuesday 7 January – Arsenal v Newcastle (8pm) Sky Sports and ITV1 and ITVX

Sunday 12 January – Newcastle v Bromley (3pm) BBC iPlayer (FA Cup)

Wednesday 15 January – Newcastle v Wolves (7.30pm) TNT Sports

Saturday 18 January – Newcastle v Bournemouth (12.30pm) TNT Sports

Saturday 25 January – Southampton v Newcastle (3pm)

Saturday 1 February – Newcastle v Fulham (3pm)

Wednesday 5 February – Newcastle v Arsenal (8pm) Sky Sports