If you want to get the best out of Big Nic you'll need to play a striker ahead of him and cover in midfield behind him. If done right and thoroughly practised (Eddie Howe trademark) then a 10 like Nic could be lethal and a fantastic alternative system to the standard 4-3-3.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is set for showdown PIF talks this week as Aston Villa consider him as a potential replacement for Unai Emery.

Gabby Agbonlahor has boldly declared Eddie Howe ‘deserves’ the opportunity to join a ‘bigger club’ than Newcastle. Howe took charge of the Magpies in November 2021 and has

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A run of five straight defeats could inspire awkward queries at talks this week, including why £124m of attacking talent has been underused