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Optimism has coursed through St. James Park ever since Eddie Howe arrived on Tyneside and his Newcastle side currently sit seventh in the Premier League. Looking beyond the hype, that has been brought about by a host of new signings and you’ll find that Newcastle’s season has been less impressive than many will have you believe. Seven of Newcastle’s 11 Premier League points this season have been earned against newly promoted sides in Bournemouth, Nottingham Forest, and Fulham. Newcastle thumped Fulham 4-1 at Craven Cottage last time out; the hosts played more than 80 minutes of the game with ten-men after Nathaniel Chalobah received his marching orders on 8 minutes. Newcastle can be avoided at odds-on in this one having drawn five of their eight Premier League matches this season.