Alexander Isak exemplifies one of Europe’s most discussed strikers, a unique blend of subtlety and efficiency. In a world dominated by throwers, he is the opposite, a unicorn forward combining the ball carrying skill with high conversion rates. Headlines, however, have focused on injury concerns
BBC Sport pundits Alan Shearer, Wayne Rooney and Dion Dublin believe Eddie Howe has the support of his players and that his future at the club shouldn't be called into question, regardless of any dips in form for Newcastle this season.
Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer believe referees are "petrified" of making decisions without the "safety net of VAR", after the officials award a free-kick instead of a penalty despite Aston Villa's Lucas Digne handling the ball in the box.
Newcastle United beat Aston Villa in the FA Cup fourth round in a match dominated by a number of controversial decisions without VAR.
Alan Shearer, Wayne Rooney and Dion Dublin discuss if Aston Villa's Lucas Digne should have Aston Villa for a high challenge on Jacob Murphy.
Aston Villa goalkeeper Marco Bizot is shown a straight red card for a "naughty challenge" on Newcastle United's Jacob Murphy in their FA Cup fourth round tie at Villa Park.
A well-worked free-kick routine is finished off by Tammy Abraham for his first goal since returning to Aston Villa, but the replays show the goal would have been ruled out for offside had VAR been in use.
Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes is expected to be out for a couple of months after sustaining a hamstring injury.
In a game where VAR is not even in use it manages to take centre stage as refereeing errors dominated Newcastle United’s win over Aston Villa in the FA Cup. The Magpies came from behind at Villa Park on Saturday evening to put their name in the hat for the fifth round draw, but their […] The post
On a night when VAR – or the lack of it – came under serious scrutiny, Newcastle came from behind to beat their hosts with three second-half goals Read John Brewin’s match report from Villa Park1 min: Tammy Abraham gets the ball rolling, playing it a few yards backwards to Amadou Onana. Within se
