11 Surprising Stats From Newcastle 2-2 Southampton

2 - Gabriel Obertan Won The Joint-Highest Number Of Aerial Duels For NUFC

Not a man exactly renowned for his prowess in the air, it appears that not only did Gabriel Obertan impress on the deck against the Saints by providing an excellent assist for Georginio Wijnaldum's header, he also did up a height. In attempting three offensive aerial duels, Obertan was successful with two-thirds of those - meaning he won the joint-highest number of any Newcastle player on the field. If you'd asked Toon supporters before the game to name the NUFC player who would win the most aerial duels, you'd have been hard-pressed to find anyone plumping for Obertan.