The Newcastle Prediction Show

<p>There are no off days for Paris Saint-Germain in the current edition of the UEFA Champions League group stage, and Luis Enrique wouldn't have it any other way.</p><p>On this episode of <a href="https://psgtalk.com/tag/psg-talking/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>PSG Talking</em></a>, I'm joined by <a href="https://twitter.com/psg_boise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise</a> to discuss the scoreless draw against Clermont Foot last Saturday and how that result could carry over to PSG's upcoming match against Newcastle United FC.</p><p>Up first, we recap the Clermont Foot match where PSG played very well and recorded an <a href="https://www.fotmob.com/match/4219316/matchfacts/clermont-foot-vs-paris-saint-germain" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">xG of more than three</a> but failed to score a goal. We debate whether the lack of goals could carry over into the next match and if Luis Enrique's three-at-the-back formation could work long-term.</p><p>Next, we discuss the highly-anticipated match against Newcastle. PSG will travel more than 550 miles north to Newcastle Upon Tyne to take on the Magpies, where a hostile crowd—and drones—will be waiting. We wonder about the <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/psg-lose-kylian-mbappe-to-injury-win-le-classique-vs-marseille-what-are-luis-enrique-options-to-cope/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">health of Kylian Mbappé</a> and who might need to step up if he's not 100% healthy. We also discuss potential tactics and what strategy Luis Enrique might deploy against Eddie Howe's club.</p><p>We conclude with our match predictions and a <a href="https://www.ligue1.com/Articles/News/2023/09/28/nuno-mendes-another-four-months-out" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">quick update on Nuno Mendes</a>.</p><p>As always, thank you for listening, and be sure to subscribe and rate the show wherever you download your podcasts. We’re also on Substack!&nbsp;<a href="https://psgtalk.substack.com/" rel="noop