Paul Merson Newcastle United verdict – Three weeks until the season ends | OneFootball

Paul Merson speaking about Newcastle United.

United with four games remaining.

Eddie Howe’s team preparing for their next match.

A 2pm kick-off this Sunday afternoon.

Newcastle United looking to make it eight wins in nine matches.

Paul Merson discussing the possibilities for Newcastle United in their away match at Brighton, as United look to add Champions League qualification to silverware.

Paul Merson also talking about who should be named manager of the year.

Paul Merson talking to Sportskeeda ahead of Brighton v Newcastle:

“Brighton had a good result last weekend when they secured a late win, but that was against West Ham.

“I think Newcastle win this one.

“It’s not the Brighton we’ve seen over the years and I don’t expect them to trouble Newcastle.

“I don’t believe Eddie Howe deserves to win manager of the year award

“I would pick Arne Slot. Winning the league with four games to go in his debut season is an incredible achievement.

“Howe and Nuno Espirito Santo have done quite well but I’d have to go with Slot.

“Prediction: Brighton 1 Newcastle United 3”

So is Paul Merson on the right track here?

He got last week’s prediction correct, forecasting Newcastle to win 3-0 against Ipswich. Hopefully he is proved correct today as well at the Amex Stadium.

Well, can’t disagree with much he has to say, only one thing really…

Describing it as Eddie Howe having done ‘quite well’ doesn’t come close!

To win a trophy and then if he can add Champions League qualification as well for Newcastle United, possibly even in third or…possibly second place, that would be incredible. Especially when due to PSR pressures, Eddie Howe hasn’t been able to bring in a single new first team contender these past three transfer windows.