Jamie Jackson on Tuesday, 27 October 2026

Carrick given chance to save job as he stays for Manchester United’s game at Chelsea

Jason Wilcox has driven decision to stand by head coachUnited would have to pay Newcastle about £3m for HoweMichael Carrick has been given the chance to save his job by turning Manchester United’s results around, with the head coach remaining in place for Saturday’s visit to Chelsea.The decision by

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Guardian sport on Monday, 26 October 2026

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Bournemouth’s transfer nous puts United to shame, Araújo is winning admirers at Anfield and Suzuki adapts swiftly at VillaThe three Bournemouth goalscorers cost a combined £85m, joining from Vasco da Gama, Middlesbrough, and Porto. The Cherries are smart at investing, far more so than Manchester Uni

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Jonathan Wilson at Selhurst Park on Sunday, 25 October 2026

Pierre Sage regrets ‘missed 15 minutes’ as defeat increases heat on Crystal Palace manager

Sage’s side beaten 2-0 at home by Newcastle‘Every mistake that is bad will be a goal’Pierre Sage blamed a 15-minute loss of concentration for Crystal Palace’s 2-0 defeat by Newcastle and insisted he remains the right man to lead the south London club. “We missed 15 minutes when we came back from the

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Jonathan Wilson at Selhurst Park on Sunday, 25 October 2026

Osula and Barnes strike as Newcastle pile pressure on lacklustre Palace

The first half was dreadful. The pass completion rate was a meagre 72.8%, although it felt lower. There were only two shots on target. The sun kept popping out from behind the clouds to take a look, and then going back in again, appalled. And the really bad news for Crystal Palace is that, for them,

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Ed Aarons and Louise Taylor on Friday, 23 October 2026

Crystal Palace and Newcastle face off with both in search of season kickstart

Pierre Sage and Matthias Jaissle face some key questions: both were appointed this summer yet form, and results, have proved elusiveConceding 17 goals in seven Premier League matches is not exactly the start Pierre Sage or Crystal Palace’s hierarchy would have hoped for. The transition from Oliver G

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Guardian sport on Friday, 23 October 2026

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Max Dowman may get a chance, Spurs need to find balance at Stamford Bridge and Axel Disasi must make amendsPremier League top scorersAfter seven games, Nottingham Forest’s record is eerily similar to last season: five points, five goals scored. A year ago Forest’s eighth game was a 3-0 home loss to

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Guardian sport on Monday, 19 October 2026

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Florian Wirtz takes on more responsibility in Liverpool’s attack while Pierre Sage is under pressure at Crystal PalaceDominic Calvert-Lewin’s physicality overpowering Bryan Mbeumo in Manchester United’s area at a corner grabbed him a fifth goal in 10 outings for Leeds: a pretty respectable ratio. “I

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Rob Smyth on Saturday, 17 October 2026

Newcastle 0-1 Aston Villa: Premier League – as it happened

Johan Manzambi scored the only goal to give Aston Villa deserved win at St James’ ParkA reminder of the teams It looks like Joe Willock will play on the right wing for Newcastle, with Joelinton in midfield alongside Nico Gonzalez.Newcastle (4-2-3-1) Hornicek; Miley, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Gonzalez, Jo

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Louise Taylor at St James' Park on Saturday, 17 October 2026

Manzambi maintains Aston Villa progress with win to seal dismal week for Newcastle

There is a reason why Aston Villa were so desperate to hijack Johan Manzambi’s proposed summer move from Freiburg to Newcastle. The tall, quick, tricky, clever and perfectly balanced 21-year-old Switzerland attacking midfielder looked worth every penny of the record £50m plus fee Villa ended up payi

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Guardian sport on Friday, 16 October 2026

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Henderson back on Merseyside, Farke threatens more misery for Carrick and Forest are a threat to ArsenalPremier League top scorers | Follow us on TikTokA lively reception awaits the former Liverpool midfielders Jordan Henderson and Xabi Alonso at Everton and, in the case of the former, any jeers can

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Daniel Harris on Monday, 12 October 2026

Coventry City 4-1 Newcastle United: Premier League – as it happened

Goals from Jack Rudoni, Sidiki Cherif, Ellis Simms and Stephen Mfuni – Cherif’s and Mfuni’s blinders – gave Coventry their first Premier League home win in 25 yearsSo where is our game? Coventry will want to use their wide attackers to get them up the pitch. Down their left in particular, I’d expect

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Peter Lansley at the Coventry Building Society Arena on Monday, 12 October 2026

Coventry land long-awaited home win as Mfuni seals rout of Newcastle

If ever validation is needed for attack being the best form of defence, Frank Lampard can call this game up on Wyscout. Coventry climbed out of the relegation zone to the heady heights of 14th place after their second successive win showcased the benefits of their manager’s willingness to balance ri

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Guardian sport on Friday, 09 October 2026

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Michael Carrick is wary of ‘Dr Tottenham’, Oliver Glasner returns to Selhurst Park and will Manchester City summon a siege mentality at Anfield?Premier League top scorers | View the league tableDeclan Rice’s future role in England’s midfield was questioned by Gary Lineker after Alex Scott’s impressi

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Guardian sport on Monday, 21 September 2026

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Liverpool look stronger at the back, youngsters shine for Brighton and Brentford, and James Trafford makes his England case with LeedsPremier League table | Top scorersIn the week that 16-year-old Max Dowman has been thrust into the spotlight, it was another teenager who gave us a glimpse of the fut

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Louise Taylor at St James' Park on Saturday, 19 September 2026

Newcastle back to winning ways as Willock and Hall end Hull’s unbeaten start

Hull always knew, sooner or later, they would lose a Premier League game, but no one can say they did not do everything in their power to try to delay that inaugural top-tier defeat.After conceding two goals in the opening seven minutes, Hull could easily have folded but they are made of sterner stu

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Guardian sport on Friday, 18 September 2026

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Spurs and Villa meet in desperation derby and Andoni Iraola faces test on south-coast returnPremier League top scorers: check the latest standingsChelsea have not won this west London derby since Brentford’s first Premier League season. Each visit since October 2021’s 1-0 win, Ben Chilwell the score

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Daniel Harris on Monday, 14 September 2026

Leeds United 4-1 Newcastle United: Premier League – as it happened

A dominant performance from Leeds sees them run over Newcastle and move up to third in the leagueJaissle did, of course, have a choice; he might’ve picked Touré. But it makes sense that in so competitive a contest and such an intimidating environment, he’s decided that one new face is enough.Elanga,

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Aaron Bower at Elland Road on Monday, 14 September 2026

Calvert-Lewin shows the way as Leeds thrash limp Newcastle and rise to third

At what stage does a good start become something more significant? Perhaps we are not quite there yet; maybe we are. But as the goals flew in on a chaotic night at Elland Road, it was difficult not to think the boundaries of expectation for Leeds were potentially being redrawn.Ask those close to the

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Graham Ruthven on Monday, 14 September 2026

Premier League schedule today: How to watch, TV channels & live stream

How will Leeds United and Newcastle United fare today? Here is what to know, including kick-off time, TV channels and live stream optionsLeeds United and Newcastle United have both enjoyed an unbeaten start to the Premier League season, hinting that Monday’s encounter could be highly competitive bet

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