Owen: Newcastle should prioritise results over underlying stats
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- Chronicle LiveLocal press
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- ec.news@ncjmedia.co.uk (Sean McCormick)
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Key points
- Michael Owen says Newcastle can follow Sunderland's example by winning games despite poor underlying metrics
- Jaissle's side unbeaten in first five matches but conceding too many chances and creating few big chances
- Newcastle face Hull City on Saturday after 4-1 defeat to Leeds United on Monday
Summary
Michael Owen believes Newcastle should focus on getting results rather than worrying about underlying statistics under Matthias Jaissle. The former Magpies captain pointed to Sunderland's example last season, when they qualified for Europa League despite poor metrics that suggested they should have finished near the bottom.
Newcastle were unbeaten in Jaissle's first five matches but concerns about their chance creation and defensive vulnerabilities proved justified when they lost 4-1 away to Leeds United on Monday. Owen acknowledged performances need to improve long-term but says grabbing points is the priority for now.
Original headline
Newcastle United urged to follow Sunderland example to achieve success under Matthias Jaissle
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