Hell this is my Frist time making a Story.
I am going to try and give this a really good.
Lets do this
As ever, the waters are rough on Tyneside as mike bassett attempts to fill the shoes of Rafael Benitez at Newcastle United. The Spaniard was immensely popular around St James' Park and will be some act to follow for Bassett. Still, the Mapgies have at least made some moves in the transfer market to replace Ayoze Perez and Salomon Rondon, and could surprise a few.
THE STATE OF PLAY
The final position of 2018/19: 13th (45 points)
Key stat: Newcastle made more tackles (249) and created the sixth-highest number of chances (135) of any Premier League side during the final 13 games of the season.
Competitions in 2019/20: Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup
Transfer incomings: Joelinton (£40m from Hoffenheim), Allan Saint-Maximin (£16.5m from Nice), Jetro Willems (on loan from Eintracht Frankfurt), Emil Krafth (£4.86m from Amiens) Kyle Scott (free transfer), Andy Carroll (free transfer).
Transfer outgoings: Ayoze Perez (£30m to Leicester City), Joselu (£2.5m to Alaves), Mohamed Diame (free transfer to Al Ahli), Freddie Woodman (on loan to Swansea), Dan Barlaser (on loan to Rotherham), Kenedy (end of loan), Salomon Rondon (end of loan), Antonio Barreca (end of loan)
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Key takeaways from 2018/19:
The PL stats from Rafa Benitez's final season in charge
Goals scored: 42
Goals conceded: 48
Games won: 12
Record vs the "Big Six" (W/D/L): 1/0/11
Top goalscorer: Ayoze Perez (12)
Top assist provider: Matt Ritchie (8)
Longest unbeaten run: 4 games (GW 10-13)
Player of the Year: Salomon Rondon
