Newcastle United defensive record slides to 12th

Football

Newcastle United remain without a clean sheet in any competition since November, leaving the club 12th in the Premier League table.

Newcastle United have conceded 23 goals since their last clean sheet, according to Premier League data. Eddie Howe's side fell to 12th place in the table following a period of inconsistent defensive performances. The Magpies have struggled to maintain the defensive solidity that characterised their previous campaign, as reported by Sky Sports. Injuries to key personnel throughout the winter months have disrupted the back four and goalkeeping positions.

Stats Performance data shows the club has failed to prevent opponents from scoring in more than 10 consecutive matches across all competitions. This run includes both domestic league fixtures and cup appearances. Despite significant investment in the squad, the team remains in the bottom half of the division as the season enters its final months, per The Guardian. Newcastle sit eight points adrift of the European qualification places. Management now faces pressure to rectify these defensive lapses ahead of a challenging run of fixtures against top-six opposition during March.

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