The Independent · October 26, 2026

Why Matthias Jaissle’s Newcastle isn’t working (yet)

Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle's side has faltered after an encouraging start, suffering consecutive 4-1 defeats that exposed defensive vulnerabilities and a lack of attacking creativity, compounded by tactical confusion including a 3-1-6 formation against Aston Villa.

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Why Matthias Jaissle’s Newcastle isn’t working (yet)

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