Overview
- Anthony Elanga has zero league goals and two assists in 24 appearances, with a Premier League-low 15.4% dribble success rate cited by local analysis.
- Anthony Gordon’s league return stands at two penalties and no assists, with his chances created per game falling from 1.9 last season to 1.3 this term.
- Harvey Barnes remains a key finisher with seven goals in all competitions, yet his dribble success rate is reported at 23.1% and performances have fluctuated.
- Eddie Howe is reported to hold concerns over Elanga, Gordon and Barnes, and sources suggest Newcastle could explore a winger signing in January.
- Tino Livramento’s latest setback was described by Howe as “worrying,” as Newcastle sit 12th after 16 league matches despite advancing to the Carabao Cup semi-finals.