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SHOCKING: Eddie howe pinpoints key reason why newcastle united have premier league s stingiest defence - You Need To See This

Eddie Howe has hailed his centre-back pairing of Fabian Schar and Sven Botman and feels they would deserve to be in the PFA team of the year for 2022/23.

The Switzerland international and big-money summer signing from Lille last summer have formed a fine understanding in the heart of the Newcastle United defensive rearguard. And after pre-season began with stiff competition in the ranks from Dan Burn and skipper Jamaal Lascelles, the pair have fought off their nearest rivals for the centre-back spots this term.

Howe said: "Statistically, they would make a great case for being in the shake-up for that (PFA team of the year). They have both been really consistent.

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