Are Newcastle safe?
Newcastle recorded back to back wins for only the second time this season on Saturday after beating West Ham 3-2 to push themselves further away from the relegation zone. With the Magpies now 8 points clear of the drop zone with 8 games still to play; Are they now safe?
They looked right amongst it going into the international break because they weren't winning games and the players were low on confidence. But 7 points from their last three games have put them in a very good position in 15th and it's eased the pressure off manager Steve Bruce. Having Allan Saint Maximin back has helped a lot because they missed him a lot during his absence and the impact he has had on the team since his return has shown how much they've missed a player like him in the team. Callum Wilson is back as well which is also good news for them. But Saint Maximin has made the bigger impact since returning from injury. The Magpies are playing more on the front foot and it is helping them pick up good results which they really needed because of the position they were in a few weeks ago. If they can continue playing like that and keep Saint Maximin and Wilson fit, they could be safe.
Will Sheffield United struggle in their first season back in the Championship?
Sheffield United's relegation was finally confirmed on Saturday following their 1-0 defeat to Wolves and Newcastle's win over West Ham. They were heading towards relegation for a number of months and it has finally happened with 8 games left to play. With their Premier League adventure over after a terrible season for them; Will they struggle next season back in the Championship?
The Championship is a very tough league to get out of with a lot teams from that division dropping into League 1 and even League 2 having played in the Premier League before dropping down to those leagues. With the season that Sheffield United have had this year, they could possibly end up like that because they lost their beloved manager in Chris Wilder last month and they've been miles from every other team in the league all season. Chris Wilder was seen as the man to get them back up because he got them into the Premier League in the first place from the depths of League 1 which gave him a legendary status at the club. On the other hand, the Blades' form this season can easily carry on into next season because the players will be hurting and it could take them some time to get over their relegation. With that alongside no Chris Wilder at the club, next season could be a struggle for the blades.
Can Mason Greenwood become England's first choice striker in the future?
Mason Greenwood continued his fine form at the weekend by scoring twice in Man United's 3-1 win over Burnley which increased his Premier League goal tally to 15 which is the joint highest for a teenager in Premier League history. With a bright future ahead of him due to the talent he has and the player he is; Could he be England's first choice striker in the future?
Greenwood hasn't quite had the season he had last year where he netted 17 times in all competitions, but he's still showed how talented he is across the season with nine goals scored in all competitions. That is still a decent return for him because he's still a young player at 19 years old and he's only going to get better with experience and guidance from the people around him including his manager. I said last season that he's the best young English striker since Michael Owen or Wayne Rooney and I stick by that because of the potential he has and the amount of goals he's already scored at his age. If he can continue to score plenty of goals over the next few seasons, he could well be a starter for England in the future because of the potential he has.
Did Spurs sack Jose Mourinho too soon?
Spurs decided to sack Jose Mourinho on Monday with the club 7th in the Premier League and out of the race for a Champions League spot for next season. With the sacking taking place days before their Carabao Cup final clash with Man City; Did Spurs sack Mourinho too soon?
Spurs' decision to part ways with the former Chelsea boss was surprising because they still have a chance of winning a trophy this season in the Carabao Cup. But decision was also not a surprising one because a lot people thought that Mourinho would be sacked any way because of how poor Spurs' have been since Christmas. They were top of the league in November with Mourinho appearing to have his mojo back. But poor performances and inconsistent form have lead to Spurs falling out of the top four and out of contention for finishing in those spots at the end of the season. They've arguably been the worst team to watch in the league because of Mourinho's defensive approach to games which have clearly had an effect on the teams performances because they haven't started games on the front foot enough throughout the season. The result and performance in the cup final this weekend could tell us whether Spurs sacked Mourinho too soon or at the right time.
Will the European Super League ruin football?
Plans for a European Super League were announced yesterday with the majority of the big six clubs agreeing to take part. It's drawn a lot of criticism from ex players, managers and fans because of what it could do to our game. This got me asking if it will ruin football as we know it.
Owners of Arsenal, Man United, Spurs and Liverpool accepted the invite to join the Super League which could see them kicked out of the Premier League and the other cup competitions plus the players in those squads won't be able to represent their countries on the international stage. This could ruin football because it could break up the structure of the football pyramid which has been a key part of the sports history since its establishment in the 1800's and it will take away the drama we've experienced over the last many years. The owners of the clubs involved are clearly not thinking about their own fans and they only agreed to enter because of the money that is involved. If it ends up going ahead which it hopefully won't, it could well be the end of football as we know it.
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