Coventry City face Newcastle United on Monday at 20:00, live on Sky Sports, with fixture difficulty and the demands of the schedule providing an important measure of their start to the season.
Frank Lampard’s side are the only team to have faced all three Premier League teams currently at the top of the table. They have lost those matches by an aggregate score of 8-0, although the quality of that opposition may offer some explanation for Coventry’s difficult opening.
The visit of Newcastle should provide a clearer indication of Coventry’s level. Their best opportunity to make an impact could come from set-pieces, an area where centre-back Bobby Thomas has already shown a significant attacking threat.
Thomas has registered 10 shots across five games, while Newcastle have allowed 31 attempts from set-pieces this season. That is the highest total recorded by any team in the Premier League.
Thomas scored three times for Coventry during their promotion season and Jones Knows believes the defender is likely to find the net again before long. He is priced at 8/1 with Sky Bet to score at any time, making him the recommended anytime goalscorer selection for Monday’s match.
Coventry City v Newcastle United
Kick-off: Monday, 20:00
Coverage: Live on Sky Sports
Score prediction: Coventry City 1-1 Newcastle United
Jones Knows’ best bet: Bobby Thomas to score at any time – 8/1 with Sky Bet
