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Watchout! These 3 Newcastle United Players Are Set To Take Premier League By Storm Next Season

The Magpies are heading back to the topflight after establishing themselves as far better superiors over majority of the teams in the Championship, and it can’t be denied Benitez has done such a great job after agreeing to retain his job upon Newcastle’s relegation.

A majority of his players are a level above their counterparts in the second-tier, and they can’t wait to show their qualities to the watching world in the Premier League next term after suffering the ignominy of playing a league below their deserved standards.

As Newcastle stroll right back to the topflight next term, Here are top 3 Toon players to look forward to in the Premier League next season.

Dwight Gayle

The English striker has got some unfinished business in the topflight after Crystal Palace considered him surplus to requirements last summer, and that should serve as his biggest motivation.

Sam Allardyce has also questioned his true quality, quizzing if he would have been able to find the back of the net regularly in the topflight the way he does in the Championship, and as a result, we can expect a goal hungry Gayle in the Magpies Jersey next season.

With 20 league goals to his boot already, the 26-year-old looks like the real deal, and would hope to impress Southgate well enough in order to land a spot in the Three Lions squad for next year’s World Cup.

He’s nearing his prime, and can be expected to even get better and help Newcastle to a commendable spot on the league table at the end of the campaign. There is a lot at stake for him to play for, and as such, it can be expected that all eyes will be on him.

Gayle will be determined to prove a point with Newcastle United.
Gayle will be determined to prove a point to Crystal Palace.

Jonjo Shelvey

The former Liverpool and Swansea has been widely regarded as a clear contender for the Player Of the Year prize following what has been a fine individual campaign, and it’s safe to say his best is yet to come.

The 24-year-old defensive midfielder has been the glue holding the Newcastle midfield together and also the pivot in linking the defence and attack, so his all-round importance makes Shelvey a cult hero and club legend in the making after he agreed to go down with them.

After getting dropped the England squad for last year’s Euros, it can be expected that he’s eyeing a return ahead of the 2018 World Cup, and some great performances can be expected of him if he’s to make the star-studded contingent to be selected for the Russian adventure.

Having done considerably well enough in the second tier, nothing would stop Shelvey from simply picking up from where he stopped as far as topflight football is concerned.

We can’t wait!!!

Shelvey has been remarkable for Newcastle United and is an integral part of the team.
Shelvey has been remarkable for Newcastle United and is an integral part of the team.

Matt Ritchie

The Scottish winger made a very big call back in July, agreeing to leave the Premier League safety and security that the Dean Court offered, for the uncertainty at the Saint James’ Park, all in the bid to save his career, and that gamble is definitely paying off.

The 27-year-old was never surplus to requirements at Bournemouth considering he played 36 league games last term, while he actually featured in every single league game of theirs when they won the Championship back in 2014-15, and he has remained integral to Newcastle’s campaign this term.

The former League One and Two Player of the Year has 8 goals and 6 assists in 30 Championship appearances in the Toons shirt, and only Dwight Gayle has had a hand in more league goals than him thus far.

How he fares upon returning to the Premier League is of big interest to a lot of fans, and he’s one to watch out for as he is also keen to help Scotland reach 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Matt Ritchie's gamble to move to Newcastle seems to be paying off.
Matt Ritchie’s gamble to move to Newcastle seems to be paying off.