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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Midfielder was target of abuse and threats on InstagramClub call for ‘meaningful action from Meta’Newcastle have urged Meta, the owner of Instagram, to assist Northumbria police in identifying the individual responsible for subjecting the midfielder Joe Willock to racist abuse and threats of violenc
Nuno lets a golden opportunity slip, Viktor Gyökeres does everything but score and Benjamin Sesko struggles againCalum McFarlane’s unexpected battle with Pep Guardiola brought back memories of the 2021 League Cup final, when Ryan Mason, Tottenham’s 29-year-old interim coach, faced the significant ta
Snapshots of a beaming Eddie Howe at the final whistle do not quite tell the whole story.Newcastle’s manager describes January as a “season defining” month for his inconsistent side and he looked suitably delighted to begin it with the collection of three points as Crystal Palace’s winless run stret
Aston Villa have a decision to make about Harvey Elliott, Brentford have money to spend and Burnley and Everton need goalscorersA busy summer with the arrival of more than £250m in reinforcements has proved to be invaluable given the number of injuries that have hit Arsenal, particularly in defence.
Bruno Guimarães was sprinting towards a euphoric away end in the 93rd minute to celebrate a second Premier League away win of the season, while the home supporters searched for an exit. All the glory was Newcastle’s, the points that took them up to 10th secured and the performance did not matter. Bu
The Guardian’s fans’ network on 2025-26 at the halfway stage: best games, worst setbacks, and their January window wish listsStory so far It would be pretty churlish to be anything other than super-chuffed, with those displays over Bayern Munich and our neighbours among the highlights. But, as we kn
Patrick Dorgu scored a screamer as Manchester United rose to fifth in the Premier League tableThe teams are out! It’s a heartwarming festive scene, because whenever these storied old clubs meet, both get to keep on their famous kits. Manchester United in red and black, Newcastle United in black and
