Quite a few NSC'ers laughed at Newcastle throughout the summer, following the tabloid narrative of them being a relegation car crash in waiting. We were told their summer business was a disaster and that Rafa (hated by a few NSC'ers for some odd reason) would walk.
In reality, Rafa's coaching...
It's season defining.
A home win and seven points would be a massive lift and proof that CH's plan is working.
Defeat in one of the winnable HOME games against a fellow promoted club would be a hammer blow.