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Has career season with Magpies Almiron scored 11 goals, provided two assists, had 69 shots, created 26 chances, made 47 tackles and drew 33 fouls over 34 appearances (29 starts) this season.

Impact Almiron had by far his best campaign since joining Newcastle four and a half years ago, reaching double-digit goals for the first time in Premier League despite facing a cold streak after suffering a thigh injury in March. The winger is right now at his prime and expectations on him will be even higher for next season as Newcastle prepares for their first Champions League participation in two decades.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots in draw Almiron generated four shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Leicester City.

Impact Almiron recorded four shots (zero on goal) Monday, his second straight match with four. He also created one chance, whipped in two inaccurate crosses and drew one foul in his 88 minutes of action.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win versus Brighton Almiron assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and four chances created in Thursday's 4-1 win versus Brighton.

Impact Almiron recorded an assist Thursday, his first goal contribution since March 12 versus Wolves. It came in the 89th minute when his through ball found Callum Wilson in the box to take the 3-1 lead. He finished the match with a season high four chances created, to go with four shots (one on target), one accurate cross, two tackles and two interceptions in his 89 minutes of action.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots off bench Almiron subbed into Saturday's match against Aston Villa in the 56th minute, taking two shots and winning one of one tackles in the 3-0 defeat.

Impact Almiron returned from a thigh injury that had sidelined him since before the March international break on Saturday, but he couldn't do enough to salvage a result against Villa. He should return to the XI on the right wing once he's back up to full fitness.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Aston Villa Almiron (thigh) is a bench option for Saturday's match versus Aston Villa.

Impact Almiron is fit after missing four weeks with a thigh issue and could log some minutes in the second half. He has scored twice in his past four appearances, adding four shots (three on target), one key pass, and two inaccurate crosses.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be option Saturday Almiron (thigh) has been working on the pitch and could be an option Saturday against Aston Villa, according to manager Eddie Howe. "He's done really well. He's ahead of schedule s...

Impact Even if available Saturday, it'd be surprising if Almiron played, as he's returning two weeks before his original timeline. It's usually not the best when a player returns too quick from muscle injuries and while he's been on the pitch, it's hard to see him starting a match in the next week.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Making progress in recovery Almiron (thigh) is making progress and roughly about four weeks from a return, according to manager Eddie Howe. "He's making really good progress, he's pain-free, so I don't think...

Impact Almiron seems likely to miss all of April unless he returns quicker than expected. He's apparently pain free at the moment, which means he should be able to train lightly. Jacob Murphy started in his place just before the break, though with Joelinton back in the squad, Howe could use a variety of options on the right wing in Almiron's place.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 21, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Six weeks on sideline Almiron (thigh) will be sideline for six weeks, Jacob Whitehead of The Athletic reports. "Miggy pulled a thigh muscle in training, Unfortunately it's quite a bad one. It's going to...

Impact Almiron's training injury has proven to be a big issue, as he is now expected to be sidelined for over a month. A May return leaves Almiron with a very limited remaining set of matches, with any sort of setback threatening to end his season.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury in training Almiron is expected to miss three weeks after suffering an injury in training with Newcastle United on Thursday, The Athletic's Jacob Whitehead reports.

Impact Almiron has revitalized his career this season with 11 goals Premier League goals from the right wing, starting 24 of Newcastle's 25 matches in the competition. But he sustained an injury while training on Thursday and is expected to be sidelined for three weeks while recovering. This means he will miss Friday's clash against Nottingham Forest, will not link up with Paraguay during the international break and he may also be in doubt for the matches against Manchester United and West Ham at the start of April. Jacob Murphy is likely to replace him in the XI until he can return.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Almiron strikes to earn Newcastle 2-1 win over Wolves in EPL

Miguel Almiron came off the bench to reignite Newcastle’s Champions League qualification ambitions with the clinching goal in a 2-1 win over Wolverhampton in the Premier League

MARCH 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Miguel Almiron reclaims Newcastle United edge against Wolves | Premier League

MARCH 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Back to scoring ways Almiron scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 win over Wolverhampton.

Impact Almiron looks to be back in form, scoring his second goal in four matches to give him 11 on the season. He is two goals away from tying his career high for a single season. The winger has had an unlikely great season, totaling double digits goals for the first time since his time with Atlanta United. Despite only averaging two shots per game, Almiron knows when to take his shots with 11 goals on 50 shots (18 on target) thus far.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What did Jack Grealish say about Miguel Almiron? Explaining the social media row between Man City, Newcastle stars Arguments between Premier League players are nothing new, but the bizarre spat between Man City star Jack Grealish and Newcastle fan favouri...

MARCH 4, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Almiron signs contract extension with Newcastle

Newcastle forward Miguel Almiron has signed a 3 1/2-year contact extension with the Premier League club

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • Associated Press

Chris Waugh: Miguel Almiron's new #NUFC deal takes him... - The Athletic Miguel Almiron's new #NUFC deal takes him through to 2026. The Paraguayan has been excellent this season & has massively improved under Eddi...

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lands new Magpies contract Almiron signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract with Newcastle, keeping him at the club until 2026.

Impact Almiron has seen a big boost in his numbers this season and that's led to more playing time and this contract. He's on 10 goals through 23 starts this campaign after scoring just nine goials in his first four seasons at Newcastle combined. Still, with one goal in his last seven starts, he'll hope to get back his goalscoring form soon.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sees yellow in loss Almiron registered two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 37th minute.

Impact Almiron was shown a yellow card in what was a day to forget for the Magpies. The forward ended up struggling to get much done after Newcastle were left down a man, and had a quiet day all around. Almiron will look to bounce back and find some red-hot form once more with a cluttered schedule on the horizon in multiple competitions.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for weekend Almiron (wrist) has been training and will be available for Saturday's match against Liverpool, according to manager Eddie Howe.

Impact Almiron only had his wrist stepped on last week, so it was never expected to be something that would keep him out of the starting XI. He's started every league match for Newcastle this season and will continue that run Saturday in a massive spot against Liverpool, having totaled just two shots on goal in his last six starts.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first since December Almiron scored from this only shot-on-target in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Bournemouth.

Impact Almiron was a live wire on Saturday. He harried the Bournemouth defense and was dangerous with his playmaking, often linking up with Kieran Trippier. His goal was a testament to his alertness and pace, he quickly pounced on a save that was parried away and buried it into the net. It broke a dry spell for the Paraguayan, it has been six EPL games since he last scored. He did pick up an injury during the second half when his wrist was accidentally trodden on. It led to his substitution after 81. From 22 appearances (all starts) he has scored 10 goals and provided an assist. He is currently the sixth top goal scorer in the EPL.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Newcastle held 1-1 by Bournemouth, continues stuttering form

Miguel Almiron’s 10th goal of the season and a late goalline clearance by Kieran Trippier ensured Newcastle manager Eddie Howe claimed a point on his Bournemouth return in a 1-1 dr...

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • Associated Press

Miguel Almiron pulls Newcastle United level with Bournemouth | Premier League

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Comes off holding wrist Almiron went off holding his wrist during Saturday's one-all draw with Bournemouth, Keith Downie of Sky Sports reports.

Impact Almiron came off holding his wrist after landing awkwardly, but the injury didn't seem overly severe. Prior to being forced off, the forward scored a goal on one shot, ending a five-match goal drought. During his slump, Almiron still managed seven shots (one on target), five corners and three crosses (zero accurate).

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles continue Almiron recorded one corner and one clearance in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus West Ham United.

Impact Almiron extends his scoreless streak to five while failing to get a shot against West Ham on Saturday. In his previous five matches he had scored four goals. His shots per game drop down to 2.1 with just six (one on target) in the last three contests. The Paraguayan should be able to break his drought with a trip to Bournemouth on Saturday, who have allowed 11 goals in the last five matches.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Almiron strikes to earn Newcastle 2-1 win over Wolves in EPL

Almiron signs contract extension with Newcastle

Newcastle held 1-1 by Bournemouth, continues stuttering form