The pressure on Steve Bruce grew heavier with this emphatic defeat to his former club, who swaggered back into the top half of the table thanks to goals by Ollie Watkins and Bertrand Traoré. Newcastle have not won for eight league matches and although …
Premier League updates from the 8pm GMT kick-offEzri Konsa: ‘There is no secret: I’m learning my trade’And you can get in contact John on email or Twitter 7.48pm GMT Steve Bruce speaks, and tersely. A couple with injury, we have been hit in one area wh…
Manager points to similarities with Rafael Benítez reignHopes boosted by return of Covid-hit Allan Saint-MaximinSteve Bruce limbered up for Saturday night’s Premier League game at Aston Villa by claiming he has equalled Rafael Benítez’s achievements on…
Baby steps but perhaps, in one sense, a significant stride. Arsenal’s return to the top half is hardly a cause for unbridled joy but the manner in which they sailed home dangled the promise of better times. Their struggles over the autumn went hand in …
Minute-by-minute updates from the 8pm GMT kick-offBruce turns to brutal honesty as moment of truth loomsThoughts on the game? Email Will or tweet him 8.30pm GMT 30 mins: Almiron shows his desire by going through the back of Xhaka to get the ball back,…
It is now or never for the faltering project of a manager yet to step out from the shadow of his exalted predecessor Steve Bruce has not spent too much time briefing his squad about the new protocols designed to eliminate hugs, handshakes and, worst of…
Midfielder was sent off in 1-0 home defeat to BurnleyArteta: ‘After the red card, he was in a difficult place’Mikel Arteta has described Granit Xhaka’s form as “phenomenal” and a key reason behind Arsenal’s greater solidity in recent weeks.Xhaka has be…
Arsenal and Newcastle go again at the Emirates nine days after contesting a tight 120 minutes in the FA Cup third round. A similar affair looks likely unless the home side strike early: the Magpies are adept when asked to sit in but, as they showed at …
Manager wants to impose back-four system on resistant squad‘I’ve got enough on my CV to take the club forward’Steve Bruce has effectively declared war on his Newcastle United players after revealing he is no longer prepared to accommodate their tactica…
Sheffield United’s long wait for a first Premier League win of the season is over, after Billy Sharp’s penalty ensured the Blades took full advantage of an uninspiring performance from Newcastle United to keep a faint flicker of avoiding relegation ali…
Premier League updates from the 6pm GMT kick-offLive scoreboard: the latest from Tuesday’s matchesAnd you can email Barry here or tweet him here 5.33pm GMT Big game for Burke to show something different tonight. Newcastle will sit deep and restrict spa…
Emile Smith Rowe has been billed as the “difference maker” by no less an authority than Mesut Özil in the past week and he lived up to his reputation in style with a decisive goal 11 minutes from the end of extra time. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang added a…
FA Cup third round updates from the 5.30pm GMT kick-offCrawley’s Max Watters ready for starring role v El LocoAny thoughts? You can mail Barry or tweet @bglendenning 5.49pm GMT 19 min: A poor touch from Willock puts the ball out for a Newcastle goal-ki…
Newcastle manager accepts it ‘financially right’ to play onHis players and backroom staff have been affected by virusSteve Bruce believes it is “morally wrong” to continue playing elite-level football in the midst of the accelerating pandemic but fully…
Newcastle manager accepts it ‘financially right’ to play onHis players and backroom staff have been affected by virusSteve Bruce believes it is “morally wrong” to continue playing elite-level football in the midst of the accelerating pandemic but fully…
The ‘octopus’ arrived from Parma in 1996, giving Newcastle fans – and clubbers at Julie’s and Legends – something to rememberBy Harry De Cosemo for The Set Pieces “When I think of him, I can’t help but smile,” says Warren Barton. Tino Asprilla arrived …
A Blue Monday awaits in today’s transfer tittle-tattleFar be it from the Rumour Mill to claim to know what goes on in the mind of Roman Abramovich, but it’s being reported that Chelsea’s Russian owner is ready to replace Frank Lampard unless he quickly…
Newcastle may not be the most exotic of destinations but Leicester City find it extraordinarily restorative. Not for the first time Brendan Rodgers’ players departed Tyneside with the refreshed, optimistic sheen more usually associated with teams newly…
Newcastle may not be the most exotic of destinations but Leicester City find it extraordinarily restorative. Not for the first time Brendan Rodgers’ players departed Tyneside with the refreshed, optimistic sheen more usually associated with teams newly…
Minute-by-minute updates on the on 2.15pm kickoff at St James’Half-term reports: Arsenal to Leicester | Liverpool to WolvesAny thoughts? You can email John | tweet @johnbrewin_ 1.27pm GMT Here’s the fans’ half-term verdicts on their teams from today’s …
