da imperador bet: Newcastle progressed into the FA Cup quarter-final for the first time since 2006 after overcoming West Brom 3-2, playing out a tense finale in a match in which the Magpies impressed in.
da dobrowin: Steve Bruce showed more adventure with a 4-2-3-1 formation that resulted in 52% possession and seven shots on target, while also getting the best out of his forward players.
An average of 40% possession in the league this term shows that it has been difficult for Newcastle’s attackers to assert themselves this season, and that is summed up by Miguel Almiron’s return of six goals, which makes him the club’s highest scorer.
The Paraguayan has turned things around considering he didn’t get his first until December, but two well-taken goals against the Baggies shows the danger he possesses and got fans talking after the match.
The 26-year-old is rightly receiving praise and has the quality to ensure the north-east outfit stay clear of relegation trouble, and perhaps reach Wembley for the first time in a cup competition since 2000.
Some fans have been discussing the attacking midfield position that Almiron took up at the Hawthorns, suggesting it was the central role that brought the best out of him, and where he needs to play from now on.
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He was able to link with wingers Allan Saint-Maximin and Valentino Lazaro, but crucially it led Joelinton to be more heavily involved, with the Brazilian setting up Almiron’s second goal.
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