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Newcastle Regains Confidence After Defeating Manchester City 2-1 In The Premier League.

Newcastle United’s thrilling 2-1 victory over Manchester City has not only delivered three crucial Premier League points but also reignited belief and resilience within Eddie Howe’s squad. This hard-fought win at St James’ Park showcased tactical maturity, mental fortitude, and standout performances—hinting at a potential turning point for the Magpies’ campaign, especially after a dip in form. Newcastle Triumphs Over the Champions Newcastle United overcame the reigning Premier League title holders with a display that mixed tactical discipline with clinical finishing, defeating Manchester City 2-1 in front of a jubilant home crowd. While City dominated possession and statistical metrics, it was Newcastle’s counter-attacking sharpness and defensive organisation that ultimately secured victory, marking one of the most memorable results of their Premier League season so far.​ First Half: Defensive Solidity, Frustrated Attacks The opening 45 minutes were tense and cagey, with Manchester Cit...
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Why Italy should enjoy not being the favorites for Euro 2024.

Luciano Spalletti revealed that Italy are not regarded favourites for the forthcoming European Championship, which is a blessing in disguise for the reigning champions.

The Azzurri coach recently spoke with Sky Sports Italia, when he stated that there are teams that 'are on a higher level' than his squad, most likely referring to France, England, and Spain, which have superior odds of winning at the bookies.

For several Italy fans, this was a discouraging comment, as many believed in the team's possibilities following their unexpected success in the previous edition in 2021 and the skill of Spalletti's management.

Italy at Euro 2024 

For the Azzurri, not being considered favourites for Euro 2024 is a blessing in disguise, as it relieves some of the burden on this youthful squad and allows them to focus on the task at hand.

It's also nothing new for the Italy national team; they weren't favored to win Euro 2020, nor were they widely predicted to win the 2006 World Cup in the aftermath of the Calciopoli scandal.

The Azzurri are definitely in the early stages of a new project under Spalletti, whose appointment marked the end of the Roberto Mancini era, and a tournament free of pressure might provide the ideal setting for some magic on the pitch. 
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