Interesting comments from this BBC Sport pundit on Newcastle United.
Chris Sutton speaking as United prepare to play their seventh match of the 2026/27 season.
Newcastle United up against Hull City in the Premier League.
A 3pm kick-off on Saturday afternoon.
Matthias Jaissle hoping to see his team bounce back from a poor performance and defeat against Leeds.
The Newcastle United boss having so far overseen three wins, two draws and the one defeat.
The BBC Sport pundit declaring ahead of Saturday afternoon: “I can see this being a frustrating afternoon for Newcastle because they are going to come up against a Hull team who are brilliant at defending the box but are also brave with the way they throw people forward.”
Hull City have scored six goals and conceded four in their opening half dozen matches of the season. They have the same record as Newcastle United with three wins, two draws and just one defeat, although their single loss came in the Carabao Cup at Sunderland.
Chris Sutton adding: “Hull are a threat from set-plays too but they have got the bit between their teeth and their whole attitude seems to be ‘attack the Premier League’ after getting promoted, which I really admire.”
Having won against Coventry, Stoke (Carabao Cup) and Man U, as well as draws against Chelsea and Aston Villa, Hull City have certainly surprised most people who had them marked as certainties to be relegated.
The BBC Sport pundit going on to say: “Along with Ipswich, Hull are the only other team I’ve predicted to lose all their games so far. I am going to tip them not to lose this time… so you know what is probably going to happen. Apologies in advance to Tigers fans, because this happened with me and Sunderland last season.”
Chris Sutton has predicted a 1-1 draw at St James’ Park but this match has a feel of anything could happen, especially with so many injuries in both squads.