This is massive – Fabian Schar

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·17 de septiembre de 2024

This is massive – Fabian Schar

Fabian Schar was back in action on Sunday.

His suspension lasting fully over four weeks thanks to the international break, following the Southampton cheat conning the match officials on the opening day of the season.

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Fabian Schar returning at Molineux with an excellent performance and to top it off, the key equalising goals against Wolves.

No surprise it was a long range belter, we have seen it all before.

Whilst no surprise that a Fabian Schar goal coincided with a Newcastle United victory.

Fabian Schar scored on the opening day of the 2022/23 season when United beat Forest 2-0.

Then his four Premier League goals last season all came after the turn of the year, with two at Villa in that excellent 3-1 win in January 2024, a goal at Forest in the 3-2 February win, then another goal in the 4-0 over Spurs at St James’ Park in April.

As we all know, Fabian Schar is key to Newcastle United going forward, just like he is at the back. The goals he scores are often vital and so often the attacks are initiated by the Swiss defender playing it out and bringing it out from the back.

Fabian Schar speaking to BBC Newcastle after the 2-1 win at Wolves:

“It was massive [to win after going behind].

“When you are one nil down away from home after half-time and come back to win, it is always a great achievement.

“Big credit to the team.

“A Big win.

“I was hungry to play [after missing the past month] and desperate to be on the pitch again.

“It (the Harvey Barnes winner) was even better than mine.

“Great goal.

“I’m really pleased for him and the whole team.

“It has been a great start, we are happy with the first few games (the results).

“I think we know that we can perform a lot better.

“But most important are the results and I think that if we can improve the performances as well, we have lots to achieve.

“So, we can build on the first four, five games and keep going.”

Wolves 1 Newcastle 2 – Sunday 15 September 4.30pm

(Stats via BBC Sport)

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Schar 75, Barnes 80

Wolves:

Lemina 36

(Half-time stats in brackets)

Possession was Newcastle 51% (63%) Wolves 49% (37%)

Total shots were Newcastle 14 (3) Wolves 12 (5)

Shots on target were Newcastle 6 (1) Wolves 5 (2)

Corners were Newcastle 7 (2) Wolves 4 (2)

Touches in the box Newcastle 22 (7) Wolves 27 (8)

Newcastle United team v Wolves:

Pope, Livramento (Trippier 64), Schar, Burn, Hall, Joelinton (Willock 46), Bruno (Kelly 87), Longstaff (Tonali 46), Jacob Murphy, Isak (Barnes 46), Gordon

Unused subs:

Dubravka, Krafth, Osula, Almiron

(Wolves 1 Newcastle 2 – Match ratings and comments on all Newcastle United players – Read HERE)

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(Wolves 1 Newcastle 2 – Instant Newcastle United fan / writer reaction – Read HERE)

Newcastle United upcoming match schedule, confirmed to end of November:

Saturday 21 September 2024 – Fulham v Newcastle (3pm)

Tuesday 24 September 2024 – AFC Wimbledon v Newcastle (7.45pm) Sky Sports+

Saturday 28 September 2024 – Newcastle v Man City (12.30 pm) TNT Sports

Saturday 5 October – Everton v Newcastle (5.30pm) Sky Sports

Saturday 19 October – Newcastle v Brighton (3pm)