Then and now: what has changed since the opening Premier League games?
This weekend’s fixtures are the reverse of a first round in which Nottingham Forest thrashed Brentford and there was optimism at SpursStart-of-season shape: Continue reading...
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Mateus Fernandes steels West Ham, Dominic Calvert-Lewin faces a homecoming and Manchester City need Marc GuéhiTop scorers: check out the latest standingsThe absence of the wantaway Lucas Paquetá has given Mateus Fernandes a chance to take on more responsibility for West Ham. Paquetá, who is said to
Barnes seals easy win against PSV but Newcastle face wait over Guimarães
There are many ways to self-destruct on a football pitch but PSV Eindhoven chose one of the more obvious methods.In opting to play out slowly from the back against high-pressing opponents possessing forwards blessed with the speed and skill of Yoane Wissa and Anthony Gordon, Peter Bosz’s team were
Shaka Hislop: ‘It might take another 100 years to dismantle racism but we’ll get there’
Former Newcastle goalkeeper opens up on the abuse he has received and using the platform footballers have to support an anti-racism charityIt was a chance encounter that would ultimately help change countless lives for the better but, at the time, all Shaka Hislop wanted to do was escape.As the then
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Manchester United jog memories, Nick Woltemade comes up short and there’s a tough crowd for Chelsea’s ownersTop scorers: check out the latest top-flight standingsSir Jim Ratcliffe was present to see the best victory and performance of his two years of minority ownership. When Ratcliffe bought in, th
Wolves 0-0 Newcastle United: Premier League – as it happened
Newcastle struggled to find a way through a determined Wolves team, who remain unbeaten in 20261 min: Sandro Tonali takes the ball deep as Newcastle attempt to pass their way through. Harvey Barnes gets an early touch from a Woltemade layoff. Good energy from the home fans. How long will that last?H
Newcastle struggle to find cutting edge in drab stalemate with Wolves
Newcastle arrived at Molineux in retro shirts to bring back memories of David Ginola and Les Ferdinand but there was neither swagger nor flair in this goalless draw against Wolves. There was the potential to go fifth in the Premier League with a win for the Magpies but instead they toiled on their w
Gerry & Sewell review – tragicomic search for a Newcastle United season ticket
Aldwych theatre, LondonJamie Eastlake’s play about two football fans mixes together song, dance, comedy and dark family drama, with incohesive resultsThis tale of two hard-up reprobates in Gateshead, who dream of getting a Newcastle United season ticket by hook or by crook, encapsulates hope in the
‘Edge cases’ blamed for long VAR delay before City’s disallowed Semenyo goal
Semi-automated offside technology was not availableHigh number of bodies in the box prevented its useSemi-automated offside technology (SAOT) failed during the Carabao Cup semi-final between Newcastle and Manchester City on Tuesday night, leading to a five-minute delay in ruling out an Antoine Seme
‘VAR delay made us stronger’: Guardiola hails City after disallowed Semenyo goal
‘I think my players were angry. The spirit was there’Newcastle beaten 2-0 in Carabao Cup semi-final first-legPep Guardiola’s evident delight at Manchester City’s 2-0 win at Newcastle in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final was tempered by the lengthy video assistant referee delay that disal
City defeat a reminder Newcastle have entered a level where it’s eat or be eaten | Andy Brassell
In terms of cold, hard silverware, domestic cups might be as good as it gets after Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg lossThere is nothing quite like the first time. Or the first time in living memory, at least. Of all the strides taken by Newcastle since the Saudi takeover in 2021, the Carabao Cup wi
Newcastle United 0-2 Manchester City: Carabao Cup semi-final first leg – as it happened
Antoine Semenyo and Rayan Cherki got the goals as the visitors took control of a tie in which the match officials took almost six minutes to rule out a goalRead Louise Taylor’s match report from St James’ ParkAn email: “G’Day Bazza,” writes Chris Paraskevas from Australia. “It’s a civilized 0700 kic
Semenyo and Cherki give Manchester City edge over Newcastle after VAR storm
Eddie Howe was not exactly overjoyed to learn that, rather than being cup-tied, Antoine Semenyo was free to play for Manchester City here.Sure enough the Newcastle manager’s worst fears were realised as the winger – who played in the competition this season for Bournemouth – scored City’s opener and
Howe and Guardiola offer hints of summer move for James Trafford
Keeper opted to join City rather than Newcastle in July‘I’m a big fan of his,’ says Eddie Howe before semi-finalThe prospect of James Trafford joining Newcastle from Manchester City in the summer heightened on Monday when Eddie Howe spoke admiringly of the goalkeeper and Pep Guardiola left open the
FA Cup fourth round draw: Macclesfield to host Brentford, Villa face Newcastle
Seven Premier League clubs will be visiting lower-league opposition with Chelsea’s Liam Rosenior returning to his former club Hull CityAnd spare a thought for Palace fans after this weekend … Wembley glory in May and despair in January …News filtering through that Arne Slot will be taking this game
FA Cup roundup: Sunderland beat Everton on penalties as Strand Larsen hits treble for Wolves
Wolves beat Shrewsbury 6-1 to continue revivalLeicester win 2-0 at Cheltenham to avoid giantkillingDavid Moyes refused to criticise the players who missed all Everton’s penalties in a 3-0 shootout defeat to Sunderland in the club’s first FA Cup tie at Hill Dickinson Stadium.Unconvincing efforts from
Ramsdale the penalty hero as Newcastle edge Bournemouth in FA Cup thriller
Aaron Ramsdale was Newcastle’s hero as they edged past Bournemouth into the FA Cup fourth round on penalties. The on-loan Southampton goalkeeper saved from Evanilson, Álex Jiménez and Bafodé Diakité to seal a 7-6 shootout win after a pulsating encounter had ended 3-3 after 120 minutes. However, Eddi
FA Cup third round: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Macclesfield and Weston-super-Mare carry the non-league hopes while fringe players need to seize their chancesSilly goals conceded, chances missed, a lead surrendered and points squandered against relegation fodder. On the face of things, Manchester United have changed manager but nothing else. The
Newcastle’s Harvey Barnes hits 102nd-minute winner in 4-3 Leeds thriller
Tactical anarchy reigned supreme on a night of chaotic, bewildering, thrilling drama played out amid freezing conditions.Not that the on-pitch temperature ever seemed to drop below boiling point as a renascent Leeds led three times yet departed with their seven‑match unbeaten run at an end and Yorks
Kevin Keegan, former England and Newcastle manager, diagnosed with cancer
He was admitted to hospital with abdominal symptomsKeegan, 74, ‘grateful for intervention and ongoing care’The former England manager Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer.Keegan, who also played for England, Scunthorpe, Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton and Newcastle before later managing Newca