Summary
Newcastle United is focusing on improving their performance in set-piece plays under their current coach, Eddie Howe. They have a team of tall players but have struggled to score goals from set-piece situations this season. Newcastle recently hired Martin Mark, a set-piece specialist, to help them perform better in these situations.
Key Facts
- Newcastle United has scored only three goals in the Premier League this season.
- Nick Woltemade joined Newcastle from Stuttgart and is surrounded by other tall players.
- Newcastle's head coach, Eddie Howe, admits the team can improve their performance with set-pieces.
- Last season, Newcastle scored 13 goals from set-piece situations in the Premier League.
- Martin Mark, known for his set-piece strategies, joined Newcastle in June.
- Mark previously worked with Midtjylland, a team successful in set-piece scoring.
- Newcastle has increased the use of long throws into the penalty area this season, with 13 already in the first five games.
