Newcastle hope to steady ship

The Premier League clubs are back in action this weekend after the international break which has at least given managers time for their blood pressure to settle down while they assess the start to the season.

After just four games, you can’t read too much into the league table which unsurprisingly sees defending champions Manchester City sitting on top, the only team with a 100 percent record.

Other teams that will be satisfied with their start are the immediate chasing pack of Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, West Ham and Arsenal, all unbeaten having dropped just two points.

The club which is perhaps least happy with the opening exchanges are Newcastle United in 14th place with just one win and three losses.

Admittedly, they experienced a tough schedule resulting in defeats at Man City and Brighton and at home to Liverpool.

But if Eddie Howe’s boys don’t…