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THREE… is it the Magic Number?

Over the course of the Premier League many teams have tried using three centre backs as opposed to the generic back four – including Newcastle’s opposition last night – Chelsea

The formations make use of an extra centre back and full backs turn into wing-backs meaning – although they still have defensive duties – they have more freedom in attack.

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FIVE Best Premier League ‘Great Escapes’

Newcastle United’s 2021-2022 season has been a rollercoaster with the Magpies staring relegation in the face early on before Eddie Howe transformed the side.

The team from the North looked nailed on for relegation before Howe came in a moulded the team.

If he had a few more games, there is no reason why Howe wouldn’t have had the team in the top half of the table.

This has been an incredible turn around but what are the best ‘great escapes’ of the Premier League era?

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