Newcastle United fans eagerly await fixture release day, a thrilling experience for supporters. As the Magpies had a strong home start last season against Aston Villa, I initially expected them to begin the 2024-25 season with an away game. However, they will actually be hosting newly promoted Southampton in what could be called “the Adam Armstrong derby” (or Alan Shearer derby, for those who are more familiar with him).
In the 2023-24 season, Newcastle faced Villa, Manchester City, and Liverpool in the first three weeks. This time around, they will face Howe’s former club Bournemouth as their second match of the campaign. Following this, they will have a home game against Tottenham at St James’ Park. It is worth mentioning that Sandro Tonali is set to return for this match after serving a long ban from football.
Overall, it looks like a promising start for Newcastle. The schedule presents them with an opportunity to start the season on a positive note and build momentum. With these early fixtures, the Magpies have a chance to hit the ground running and set the tone for the rest of the season.
