Joelinton started in the centre of a front 3, with Saint-Maximin moving centre and Joelinton bumped out left where he’s picked up two first half goals so far! Seems like rotation or horses for courses, but does put pressure on Wood.
https://highlightsfootball.net/video/norwich-city-vs-newcastle-united-highlights-3/
Wood an unused sub. He might well finish the season on the bench. Howe has been praising him, but he just hasn't had the scoring success this season, compared to prior. 5 to date (2 NU & 3 Clarets)
Though Magpies have a tough finish to their campaign now. No more Norwichs - esp if Clarets have everything riding on their last game.
Liverpool (H), Man City (A), Arsenal (H) & Burnley (A).
Considering Burnley will likely need points in the last match to avoid the drop, that could be an interesting/weird game for Wood if he plays. Imagine if he scored the goal away at Turf Moor to consign them to relegation!
If I was him I'd ask Eddie Howe to be benched for that game. It's a no win situation for the Woodsman. Might as well have a week off to get ready for the AWs camp.
Then post the Playoff game, he'll go into a proper pre season sometime July to push his Newcastle case for season 2022/23.
And yeah Clarets since sacking Dyche seem revitalised.