'Tough start... but feeling positive' - fans on Newcastle's fixtures
With the Premier League fixtures out, we asked for your thoughts on the schedule and where you think Newcastle will be after their first 10 matches.Here are some of your comments:GC: It's a tough start in those first 10 games plus with the Champions League fixtures added in. I would still expect that Newcastle will be in the top six by the end of those games though. It is just as hard for all teams as well. We need to get a good transfer window done.Neil: Starting the season with Aston Villa away and Liverpool at home will be tough but I am feeling positive about a top three finish with the right investment.Dale: I would like 24 points out of the first 10 games and I can't wait for us to put Sunderland in their place in December. It is a tough start so I would take five points from the opening three games in August.Chris: I can feel a four wins, three draws, three losses coming on.Richard: After 10 games, Newcastle will be second on 26 behind Liverpool and only dropping points in draws at Villa and Brighton. That means winning home games against Liverpool (it's our turn), Arsenal (we usually step up) and Nottingham Forest. Optimism but not crazy!Krish: In the European places. It's going to be a fun start and and we may struggle for consistency but I think top seven after 10 games. If we don't strengthen sufficiently, then in the top 10.
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