"The squad emerged from the coach wearing re-released replica away shirts from the 'Entertainers' era, when the Magpies strutted into stadiums up and down the country. But the visitors did not play with quite the same swagger of Kevin Keegan's free-scoring 1995-96 side. In fact, Newcastle did not muster a first shot on target until the 85th minute in a goalless Premier League draw against bottom club Wolves."
"Travel-sick Newcastle have won only three away games in all competitions this season. That dire record has to change - and fast - as Eddie Howe's men travel to the Parc des Princes, Anfield and Etihad Stadium in the space of just 10 days. Yet could one of the toughest runs in the club's recent history bring the best out in them?"
"Newcastle certainly need to start delivering on their travels. Such a patchy run of results on the road has only increased their reliance on home comforts. Teams always tend to be stronger in their own stadium, but there are those inside the Newcastle dressing room who believe St James' gives them an extra 10% when it's at its febrile best."
Newcastle United wore retro away shirts reminiscent of the 1995-96 'Entertainers' era but failed to replicate that attacking threat, recording no shot on target until the 85th minute in a goalless draw at Wolves. The club has managed only three away wins across all competitions this season, increasing dependence on home advantage. Newcastle hold a 62% win rate at St James' compared to 21% away, with 23 points and 22 goals at home among the Premier League leaders. Eddie Howe now faces a testing sequence of fixtures at Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool and Manchester City within ten days, demanding improved away performances.
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