Newcastle needed that. They have won six of their past eight games, which might sound like an impressive run of form, but their defeat at West Ham on Sunday was wretched enough to raise all manner of doubts. Three successive Champions League wins, though, all without conceding, means they probably n
The Basque club’s striker has flourished on their return to the Champions League after a decade away – on Wednesday his side face NewcastleThe first time Gorka Guruzeta played in England, an 18-year-old appearing for Athletic Bilbao B against Borussia Mönchengladbach Under-23s at Adams Park in Septe
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Following defeat at Leeds 10 days ago, one West Ham-supporting WAG suggested Jarrod Bowen “must feel like that one human actor in a Muppets film” in a Social Media Disgrace post that got nowhere near the amount of LOLs it deserved. And having seen t
Eddie Howe’s team have the richest owners in the world. But they are still to mount a title challenge since the Public Investment Fund came knockingSign up for Soccer with Jonathan Wilson hereEddie Howe is not a manager given to histrionics or grand public pronouncements. So by his standards, his pr
Arsenal’s run without conceding goes on, Thomas Frank plays down tensions, and Eddie Howe’s gamble backfiresFirst the P45, then the pints. Vítor Pereira could be excused for having a drink on Sunday after his departure from Wolves, with the silver lining for the Portuguese being a decent payout. It
Nuno Espírito Santo got his first win as West Ham manager after an inspired performance against an under-par NewcastleEddie Howe has been speaking about Callum Wilson, a useful player for him at Bournemouth and Newcastle: “He is still the same person today as he was at the beginning of his career, s
Nuno Espírito Santo said that his West Ham team had given their fans “something small” to cling on to with a first victory of his tenure and that he hoped a performance of grit, ability and, perhaps most importantly, belief would give them momentum in their fight against relegation.“I’m very happy w
League says issues rooted in more European matchesIt promises increased Boxing Day games next yearThe Premier League has confirmed there will be only one Premier League game on Boxing Day, with Manchester United to host Newcastle United at 8pm. The late kick-off may cause travel issues for Newcastle
Arne Slot has no excuses, Fulham and Palace are stretched and should Arsenal be wary of Burnley’s full-backs?Premier League top scorers: Golden Boot standingsBurnley’s Kyle Walker and Quilindschy Hartman, Q to his friends, have been one of the finest full-back pairings in the Premier League this sea
Chelsea held on to beat Wolves 4-3, Arsenal overcame Brighton, while Tottenham lost 2-0 at NewcastleArsenal 0-0 Brighton8 min: The visitors should be in front! They have had the best of the opening exchanges and from an Arsenal corner, Brighton surge forward on a dangerous counter attack. Baleba str
The Carabao Cup was on display in main reception here, dictating that Tottenham’s players trooped past it en route to the away dressing room before kick-off. If the sight of that trophy inspired Thomas Frank’s team, Newcastle’s desire to retain it proved infinitely stronger. As Eddie Howe put it: “T
Arsenal’s title tilt is built on solid defence, Chelsea miss Cole Palmer and what happened to clampdown on shirt-pulling?“One-nil to the Arsenal” may not be thrilling but it is certainly effective. Sunday’s victory over Crystal Palace was Mikel Arteta’s side’s third by that margin in nine Premier Le
Newcastle may finally be mastering the tricky art of winning twice in a week. Eddie Howe’s players did not always convince and it was not until the 90th minute that Bruno Guimarães secured all three points, but ultimately they followed up the 3-0 Champions League victory over Benfica by edging past
Marc Guiu faces Sunderland reunion, Manchester United seek a minor three-peat and Mohamed Salah has to step upLeeds host West Ham in a Friday night match that, even at this early stage of the season, looks very much like a quintessential relegation six-pointer. Elland Road is a wonderfully atmospher
Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes were on target against José Mourinho’s side while Erling Haaland scored in his ninth consecutive matches for Manchester CityWe are less than 15 minutes away from the 8pm BST kick-offs. You can follow Arsenal’s match against Atlético Madrid with Scott Murray below.Ful
When José Mourinho arrived on Tyneside and immediately showered Eddie Howe and his players with lavish praise, Newcastle fans feared the worst. Yet in lauding the terrifying pace of Howe’s wingers, not to mention his team’s aggression and organisation, Benfica’s manager was perhaps not being disinge
Portuguese has a long-held affinity with the north-east club following his time working with Sir Bobby Robson at BarcelonaTo José Mourinho, Newcastle United represents a road never taken. Whenever Mourinho visits St James’ Park he takes time to stand by the statue of Sir Bobby Robson outside the Mil
Arsenal’s title chase picks up pace, Yankuba Minteh gets one over on Newcastle and Wolves are in a tight spotThe high-stakes duel in one of the fiercest rivalries in the English game came down to a crucial in-game management decision. Arne Slot, a manager lauded for smart substitutions last season,
As Brighton’s young hearts ran free, a canny campaigner condemned Newcastle to another defeat at the stadium where they have still never won in the Premier League. Danny Welbeck’s two goals were moments of rare composure amid a slugfest of a contest. They denied the Toon Army’s latest folk hero. Nic
Injured DR Congo forward yet to play for Newcastle Forward should be fit in time to feature at AfconYoane Wissa could become embroiled in a club v country row after Eddie Howe declined to confirm whether he would be happy for Newcastle’s £55m striker to represent the Democratic Republic of the Congo
