Newcastle United fans erupted after a 4-0 humiliation by Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on 15 February 2025.
Fans directed their criticism at defender Lewis Hall after a performance riddled with mistakes.
Manchester City dominated the game. They scored four goals in total. Omar Marmoush netted a hat-trick, and James McAtee added one. Moreover, Savinho provided an assist that highlighted City’s attacking prowess.
The result left Newcastle in seventh place. City widened the gap to three points. Newcastle missed a chance after Chelsea’s loss. Consequently, pressure mounts on Eddie Howe’s side.
Lewis Hall is 20 years old and has made 25 Premier League appearances this season. He remains Eddie Howe’s first-choice left-back. However, he struggled on Saturday. He lost three duels and allowed one dribble past him.
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Hall attempted 43 tackles but succeeded only 43 percent of the time. He also attempted 43 passes with 79 percent accuracy. His defensive efforts disappointed many fans. Additionally, his marking of Savinho proved ineffective.
Some fans took to Twitter to vent their anger. One user remarked that Hall appeared to play like a veteran. Another commented, “I do not get the hype around him.” Clearly, the sentiment was highly negative.
A further tweet described his performance as one of his worst this season. The fan noted that Hall backed deep into his own box. He allowed attackers to run past with ease. Furthermore, critics condemned his poor positioning and lack of pace.
Newcastle will return on Sunday, 23 February, against Nottingham Forest. The club hopes to tighten its defense soon. Moreover, supporters demand improvement and focus. For further updates on Newcastle United, follow the official channels.