Source: Daily_Mail
Premier League preview: Newcastle United
Not since Auf Wiedersehen Pet was revived for a third series after a 16-year gap has the Geordie nation found itself so giddy with the fear of failure.[LNB]This is roughly the same squad that was relegated last year, knocked into shape by Chris Hughton and promoted as champions. So how can it be any different?[LNB]Hughton has struck a nice balance, Barton is free from jail and Carroll is alsoemerging as a fearsome centre forward worth a look from Capello this year.[LNB]The shock of the drop may have done some good. That's Livin' Alright![LNB] Champagne football: Newcastle begin their assault on the Premier League with much the same side that won the Championship[LNB]Boss's toughest jobPlaying top teams with a Championship squad, Chris Hughton will have to form a team greater than the sum of its parts to succeed. At least no pressure from the fans![LNB]Hiccup on horizonMike Ashley's reign has practically caused civil unrest in the city - and with greater exposure could come greater protest. Sunderland doing better than them would be hard to stomach.[LNB]The numbers game3 - The number of times Newcastle have visited Old Trafford on the opening day of the season20% - Percentage of goals scored per chance, the best conversion rate in the second tier last season[LNB]Alternative sponsorUK taxpayers - Didn't we pick up the tab for Northern Rock?[LNB]Ins/Outs In - James Perch (Nottingham Forest, undisclosed), Dan Gosling (Everton, free), SolCampbell (Arsenal, free).[LNB]Out - Nicky Butt, Fabrice Pancrate (both released)[LNB] The boy's got Sol: Campbell is the big summer signing at St James' Park[LNB]Keep an eye out forShane Ferguson Age: 19 Position: Winger A ball player who can score. Made debut for Northern Ireland at 17 and now wants to break into Premier League.[LNB]Fan's viewOliver Scott-Smith: 'We should have enough about us for a mid-table finish. Campbell will provide valuable experience. My only concern is where the goals will come from.'[LNB]Fans' websitewww.newcastleunited-mad.co.uk[LNB]Sportsmail's lowdown on all the Premier League teams
