This is reflected in the London club's overall record of 41.3% defeats in the Premier League. It has to be said that six seasons ending with a total of at least 19 defeats have not necessarily helped to improve this record. Nor has the statistic that only one season has ended with fewer than 10 defeats.

It's an intriguing English Premier League clash at St. James' Park today, as Eddie Howe's top-four-chasing Newcastle face Vitor Pereira's Wolverhampton Wanderers at St James' Park. It's been a good week for the hosts,

This evening’s match presents the perfect chance to make a positive start, as they face a Southampton side who sit bottom of the table with just six points so far this season. The Saints’ struggles have continued even since the arrival of new manager Ivan Juric,