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West Ham United ended their six-game winless run with a 3–1 comeback victory over Newcastle United at the London Stadium, leaving Eddie Howe’s side without an away win since April. The game began at a furious pace, and the Magpies made the most of it. Jarrod Bowen struck the post inside four minutes before Newcastle […]
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Newcastle United’s hierarchy has acknowledged internal concern over the club’s underperforming loan system, according to The Athletic’s Chris Waugh. Responding to a fan question in his Tuesday mailbag, Waugh wrote that “the success or otherwise of Newcastle’s loans for their youngsters is a constant discussion point internally,” adding that each arrangement is “carefully scrutinised and […]
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Newcastle United visit the London Stadium on Sunday to face West Ham United, who remain winless under new manager Nuno Espirito Santo. The Hammers are 19th in the Premier League with four points from nine matches, while Eddie Howe’s Newcastle are targeting a fourth straight victory across all competitions. West Ham’s struggles continued with a […]
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Yoane Wissa is nearing a return for Newcastle United, but The Athletic’s Chris Waugh reports that the club is taking a cautious approach given his lack of preparation time and recent injury. In response to a fan question in his Tuesday mailbag, Waugh wrote that “Wissa is due to return over the next two to […]
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Magpie striker William Osula has seemingly learned about his short-term future with Newcastle. According to a new report from the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope, Osula will remain a Newcastle United player through the January transfer window. Hope made it clear in his column that “William Osula will NOT be leaving Newcastle in January, despite lingering […]
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Newcastle United are assessing the future of Fabian Schar as sporting director Ross Wilson continues his review of the squad’s contract situations, with discussions expected on whether to offer the veteran defender a short extension. According to The Athletic’s Chris Waugh, Schar’s current deal runs until June 2026, but his role within the squad is […]
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Newcastle United are preparing to open discussions over a fresh contract for captain Bruno Guimaraes, with sporting director Ross Wilson set to play a key role in the talks as part of his ongoing review of the squad’s long-term structure. According to The Athletic’s Chris Waugh, Newcastle have already held preliminary discussions with Guimaraes’ representatives […]
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The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw has set up a manageable test for reigning champions Newcastle United, who will host Fulham at St James’ Park in mid-December. Newcastle, who won last season’s competition by defeating Liverpool in the final, advanced to the last eight after a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur. Fulham, meanwhile, edged past League […]
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Newcastle United advanced to the Carabao Cup quarterfinals with a convincing 2–0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at St James’ Park, continuing their strong cup form under Eddie Howe. Fabian Schar opened the scoring in the 24th minute, rising to head home Sandro Tonali’s corner as Tottenham’s zonal marking fell apart. The visitors protested that Djed […]
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Newcastle United are preparing to open talks over a new contract for Tino Livramento as Ross Wilson continues his early audit of player deals across the first team. According to The Athletic’s Chris Waugh, the 22-year-old full-back is one of the club’s next priorities, with discussions over an improved and extended deal expected to take […]
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Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur meet at St James’ Park on Wednesday in one of the best fixtures of the EFL Cup fourth round. Eddie Howe’s side comes in on a strong run of form, while Thomas Frank’s Spurs continue to balance injuries with league momentum. Newcastle have won four of their last five matches […]
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Eddie Howe has described his “relief” at retaining William Osula last summer after the forward’s proposed move to Eintracht Frankfurt collapsed late in the window. “It was well documented that it was quite close for him that he could have left,” Howe said ahead of Newcastle’s Carabao Cup clash with Tottenham. “A loan was always […]
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Newcastle United’s front office is moving quickly to secure its defensive core for the long term, with talks over Sven Botman’s new contract now considered a top priority for sporting director Ross Wilson. According to The Athletic’s Chris Waugh, Wilson has begun a detailed audit of player contracts across the first team, with particular focus […]
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Ross Wilson’s arrival as Newcastle United’s new sporting director was handled quietly and efficiently, according to The Athletic’s Chris Waugh, who said talks with Nottingham Forest were “amicable and progressed swiftly” once Wilson made clear his intention to join the club. Waugh noted there was a release clause in Wilson’s contract, though he clarified, “I […]
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Newcastle United are set to change their approach to player contracts after the infamous Alexander Isak transfer saga, which has been described as “damaging” despite the record fee received for the striker, in The Athletic’s Chris Waugh words. Waugh explained that one of Ross Wilson’s first responsibilities as the new sporting director of the Magpies […]
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The Athletic’s Chris Waugh reported on Monday that Newcastle United’s board has set realistic expectations for the 2025–26 season, emphasizing European — not Champions League — qualification as the benchmark rather than demanding another top-four finish. Waugh said the club’s executive team has not made public declarations this year, unlike in 2024–25 when then-CEO Darren […]
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Newcastle United grabbed their third Premier League win of the season after Bruno Guimaraes struck a 90th-minute winner to beat Fulham 2–1 at St James’ Park. Eddie Howe’s side, coming off a thrashing of Benfica in the Champions League, started on the right foot on Saturday. Nick Woltemade struck the post early, and just 18 […]
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As a fan raised concerns about Newcastle United’s lack of left-footed attackers, The Athletic’s Chris Waugh addressed the curious situation by saying the issue has likely been discussed internally, even if it has not been publicly acknowledged. Waugh responded to a reader who noted that Newcastle have almost no natural left-footers beyond their defenders. “This […]
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Newcastle United host Fulham on Saturday at St James’ Park in a meeting between two sides separated by a single point in the Premier League table. Eddie Howe’s team sit 14th after eight matches, while Marco Silva’s Fulham are one place below. Newcastle’s defensive record has been strong, with five clean sheets, but they have […]
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Daily Mail’s Craig Hope has reported that Newcastle United are working on reforms to their loan system — including introducing callback clauses — in response to criticism over the lack of playing time for loanees like Antonio Cordero. Hope says the decision-making around loans is currently “a collective approach involving head of football strategy Jack […]
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Daily Mail’s Craig Hope believes there remains “a chance” that Elliot Anderson could one day return to Newcastle United, revealing the midfielder maintains strong ties with key figures at St James’ Park. “In short, yes, there’s a chance,” Hope reported. “Interestingly, he has a very good relationship with Wilson from their time together at Nottingham […]
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Newcastle United secretly secured Sandro Tonali to a longer deal than initially believed, putting the club in a far stronger position amid renewed European interest in the Italian midfielder. According to The Athletic, Tonali originally signed a contract through 2028 when he joined from AC Milan for £55 million in July 2023. But during his […]
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Newcastle United delivered one of their most complete European games in over two decades, defeating Jose Mourinho’s Benfica 3–0 at St James’ Park to record back-to-back Champions League wins for the first time since 2003. Benfica began on the right foot, with Dodi Lukebakio striking the post, but once Anthony Gordon opened the scoring on […]
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Daily Mail’s Craig Hope has reported that Newcastle United could field Yoane Wissa and Nick Woltemade together once the Congolese striker returns from injury next month. If that ends up being true, it’d be a development that would mark a tactical shift from the club’s original plan and Eddie Howe’s usual 4-3-3 formation and scheme. […]
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