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Newcastle United won this weekend when Manchester United’s three back goals sent them to a 4–1 home defeat.
Steve Bruce’s appearance temporarily took the lead and saw Karl Darlow save a second-half penalty from Bruno Fernandes to keep them in the race after Harry Maguire tied for Fernandes, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Marcus Rashford to beat Darlow before full-time.
The result leaves Newcastle ranked 13th in the league, even closer to the top four than the last three, but they will be eager to give an opposite answer to Wolverhampton Wanderers this weekend.
We chose 4 tactics in which they could be to get problems on the board opposite Nuno’s team.
Hendrick out, Fraser or Almiron in
After an impressive start against West Ham United in the first game of the season, Hendrick failed to maintain consistency the following week.
The Irishman retired in the past against United, with Miguel Almirón instead, and it might be time to give former Atlanta United some other chance in midfield.
Almiron has only started once this season in the league, however, his new legs may be what Bruce’s team wants to oppose the Wolves. Alternatively, the road to Molineux may be the setting for Ryan Fraser to make his first opening in the league.
The foreigner from Scotland and scored for his country in a victory over the Czech Republic earlier this month, and he too would be offering another line of attack.
Carroll for Joelinton and two at the top
The opening of the season saw Newcastle offer one of his top full shows, and it was due a little to the partnership between Carroll and Callum Wilson in the attack.
The pair caused unrest for West Ham United at London Stadium, helping the Magpies start the season with a 2-0 win, their inability to repeat the circular opposite Brighton caused Carroll to return to the bench.
The wolves have taken young central Max Kilguy to his baseline in recent weeks, with Romain Saiss intervening in midfield, and there may be a temptation to send the big guy back to the team to give the 23-year-old. the kind of control I probably wouldn’t have faced so much.
Schar in and back 3 to counteract the wolf system
Fabian Schar played most of the time against Manchester United, replacing Isaac Hayden when the midfielder suffered a hamr tendon injury.
While the Swiss foreigner may be in dispute over re-playing the role, Bruce may also have to move Schar to third place, where he has played in the past.
The Wolves’ worst show of the season came here opposite a West Ham team he controlled to counter Nuno’s 3-4-3 formula with a three-man defense, and Bruce can at least be something to think about.
Sean Longstaff will have a from the beginning
Assuming Hayden has no compatibility to start in Molineux, the option is to bring Sean Longstaff back from the cold.
The midfielder performed impressive performances last season, adding his goals in the win at Bournemouth, but has had a position in the Newcastle league this season.
He played less than 10 minutes in the league, leaving the bench in the past against West Ham and Burnley, but played a bigger role in the Magpies Carabao Cup race.
By adding local metal to the initial lineup, Newcastle would possibly be in a good position to give its formidable parties to the conflict the chance to earn their money.