Jaissle Apologises as Newcastle Suffer Another Heavy Away Defeat
Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle has apologised to the club’s travelling fans after another heavy Premier League defeat on the road, with his side conceding four or more goals in successive away top-flight matches for the first time since December 2012.
Jaissle said Newcastle controlled long spells and registered 19 attempts, but admitted the match was lost through failures in both penalty areas. He also pointed to a young squad and returning injured players needing more minutes, while insisting neither factor could excuse the result.
The defeat followed an identical away collapse at Leeds United before the international break and exposed Newcastle’s mounting defensive concerns. Frank Lampard’s side punished them ruthlessly as the Magpies’ league goals-against total rose to 13 after six games.
- Newcastle have taken eight points from their opening six league fixtures.
- Their 13 goals conceded is the joint-highest total in the division, level with Chelsea and Bournemouth.
- Their expected goals against figure of 10.48 is joint-third worst in the league.
- Opponents have already put 106 shots on target against Newcastle this season.
What happens next
- Aston Villa visit St James’ Park this weekend.
- Newcastle then travel to Crystal Palace.
- Everton follow twice in quick succession, first in the Premier League and then in the Carabao Cup.
Jaissle’s immediate task is to halt a damaging run before that demanding sequence turns early defensive problems into a deeper crisis.
