Newcastle United
Predicted Liverpool starting XI: Klopp to make two changes, 26-year-old returns
Liverpool will take on Newcastle United in the Premier League at Anfield on Saturday. The Reds are now four matches without a defeat, winning three of them. They head into this match on the back of a 1-1 draw against Leeds, and Jurgen Klopp’s side will be looking to pick up all three points when they face the Magpies. It has been a tumultuous week for Liverpool. The last time they took the pitch, they had signed up for the European Super League. A few days later they are out of it, and the club owner was forced to issue an underwhelming public apology. Liverpool are just two points behind fourth-placed Chelsea and will be looking to get into the top four with just six games remaining in the campaign. Klopp revealed in his press conference that Nat Phillips is still out after picking up a h...
Reds go on the attack, Chelsea duo set for recall, boost for West Ham
The 33rd round of fixtures in the Premier League features some crucial matches at both ends of the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the weekend. The action got underway on Friday evening with Everton recording a 1-0 win at Arsenal courtesy of Bernd Leno’s own goal. Liverpool’s top-four hopes suffered a blow as they were held 1-1 by Newcastle United at Anfield. Mohamed Salah put the home side ahead, but Joe Willock snatched a point for the Magpies with a 95th minute equaliser. In-form West Ham United loanee Jesse Lingard will be fit to face Chelsea in the early evening game after shrugging off the effects of cramp. Blues manager Thomas Tuchel is expected to recall Cesar Azpilicueta and Thiago Silva to his...
‘That is a worry’: Mark Lawrenson states his prediction for Liverpool vs Newcastle
Liverpool will face Newcastle United in the Premier League at Anfield on Saturday. Former great Liverpool defender turned popular football pundit, Mark Lawrenson, has predicted a 2-0 victory for the Reds. Newcastle find themselves 15th in the league table. They are undefeated in their last three games (including two wins) and are heading into this match on the back of a 3-2 win against West Ham United. With six games left to play, Newcastle are mathematically not safe yet, but they are eight points above third-bottom Fulham, who could find it hard to catch them now. Liverpool, on the other hand, have a serious fight on their hands to get into the top four. The Reds are undefeated in their last four games, winning three of them. Jurgen Klopp’s side are heading into this game on t...
NUFC-linked PIF chairman reportedly wanted to finance £4billion Super League plot
Saudi Arabia Crown Prince and Chairman of the Public Investment Fund Mohammed Bin Salman has been linked with financing the £4 billion Super League plot. According to German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung (SDZ), clubs involved in the attempted breakaway European Super League (ESL) had been told the plot did not come from New York bank JPMorgan Chase. The Telegraph claims many prominent figures in the broadcasting world and within European football have raised suspicions that the money trail leads back to Saudi Arabia. However, the 12 clubs have denied the claims, insisting the US bank was solely financing the deal. SDZ claimed Manchester City, owned by the UAE-based Abu Dhabi United Group, got cold feet due to the source of the financing for the ESL They insisted that the Premier League lea...
Klopp delivers positive injury update about two key Liverpool players ahead of Newcastle clash
Liverpool will face Newcastle United in the Premier League at Anfield on Saturday lunchtime. The Reds will be looking to return to winning ways and pick up all three points, as they aim to secure a Premier League top-four spot. Ahead of the game, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has touched upon various issues in the press conference. Here are some of the key points. Team News Klopp confirmed that Nat Philips is out of this game, but Curtis Jones is set to return. Nat Phillips still out but Curtis Jones back available for Saturday’s game v Newcastle. #LFC — James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) April 23, 2021 There has been concern over the fitness of Digo Jota who missed training yesterday. However, Klopp says that the Portuguese winger is fine and available for selection. Liverpool ow...
West Ham and Newcastle must move now as manager hints target could be sold
West Ham United and Newcastle United have been given further encouragement in their pursuit of Blackburn Rovers striker Adam Armstrong. The 24-year-old has been in fine form for Rovers this season, bagging 22 goals in 40 appearances during the current campaign. He has just over a year left on his current contract, and Rovers manager Tony Mowbray hinted earlier this month that he could be sold this summer. Mowbray has now confirmed that the club could be forced into selling their top assets to fund incoming transfers this summer. With playmaker Bradley Dack currently on the sidelines, Mowbray’s only other hope of raising sizeable funds is by selling Armstrong. In an interview with Lancashire Telegraph, Mowbray outlined his plans for the upcoming transfer window. “We will have to see what th...
Premier League’s fresh 34-word reaction to NUFC litigation over £300m Saudi takeover
The Premier League have reacted to Newcastle United’s litigation after Saudi Arabia-led £300 million attempted takeover of the club fell through last July. Saudi’s Public Investment Fund, PCP Capital Partners owner Amanda Staveley and the Reuben Brothers withdrew from the process to buy the St. James’ Park outfit following 16 weeks of trying to scale through the Premier League’s rigourous Owners’ and Directors’ Test. Newcastle owner Mike Ashley had agreed to sell the club to PIF and is still hoping that a deal can be revived as he remains determined to cash in on the Magpies. The businessman is waiting for an arbitration hearing against the Premier League in a bid to have the takeover approved, but it appears that the English top-flight are confident of winning the case. The league have pu...
European Super League: Quotes, Reactions, What They Said
Ever since the news of the European Super League formation was announced, it has rocked the very foundation of the present club football ecosystem. Premier League clubs Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are part of the proposed league. A quick glance – what is ESL? The Super League is a new European competition between 20 top clubs comprised of 15 founders and five annual qualifiers. There will be two groups of 10 clubs each, playing home and away fixtures within the Group each year. By bringing together the best clubs and best players in the world, the Super League will deliver excitement and drama never before seen in football. Check the detailed story. Premier League have released an official statement: “The Premier Le...
‘If I could go back now’ – 29-goal £30m hitman admits NUFC regret amid LUFC links
Brentford striker Ivan Toney has admitted regret over not making most of his loan spells while at Newcastle United. The 25-year-old joined the Magpies in August 2015 from League Two’s Northampton Town, but made just two first-team appearances for them. Toney spent most of his Newcastle career on loan at Barnsley, Shrewsbury Town, Wigan Athletic and Scunthorpe United before he was sold to Peterborough United in the summer of 2018. He bagged 40 League One goals in 76 games over two seasons before joining Brentford last summer. Toney has since scored 29 Championship goals in 40 appearances for the London outfit as he Brentford chase promotion to the top flight. He has since attracted interest from Leeds United, West Ham United and Arsenal. The former Newcastle man is now valued at around £30 ...
NUFC would-be buyers PCP Capital Partners react to European Super League plans
Newcastle United would-be buyers PCP Capital Partners have reacted as 12 European clubs have signed up to join a breakaway Super League ahead of UEFA’s plans to announce a new Champions League format. Six English top-flight clubs are among the teams, but Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain have refused to join the movement. 20 European clubs consisting of 15 permanent members plan to kick the Super League off from 2022-23, but Europe’s biggest leagues and UEFA are against the idea and have released joint statements condemning it. UEFA, the English Football Association, the Premier League, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), LaLiga, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) and Lega Serie A have today released a statement. Read it in full here: 👇 — UEFA (@UEFA) April 18, 20...
‘Do it on a regular basis’ – Alan Shearer sends message to NUFC star testing Bruce to the limit
Newcastle United secured a 3-2 victory over West Ham United yesterday, moving nine points and three places off the relegation zone as a result. The win edged the Magpies closer to safety, and French winger Allan Saint-Maximin played a huge role again as his side recorded crucial back-to-back victories. The 24-year-old came off the bench to help Newcastle to a 2-1 win over Burnley last weekend, assisting and scoring to help Steve Bruce’s men pick up a crucial win. Saint-Maximin’s return to fitness could not have come at a better time, and he has single-handedly handed them a massive survival boost. The St James’ Park outfit face Liverpool, Arsenal, Leicester City and Manchester City in their next four matches before clashing with Sheffield United and Fulham in their last two games of the ca...
Alan Shearer reacts to Newcastle win over West Ham, hails 21-yr-old’s contribution
Newcastle United picked up a 3-2 win over West Ham United in the Premier League yesterday. The victory over the Hammers will come as a massive boost to Steve Bruce’s side who are fighting for their survival in the Premier League. The Magpies are now nine points clear of 18th placed Fulham and it would be a huge surprise if they fail to preserve their Premier League status for another season at the very least. An own goal from Issa Diop and strikes from Joelinton and Joe Willock sealed the three points for the Magpies yesterday. Newcastle will be hoping to build on it on the result and finish the season strongly now. With the likes of Allan Saint-Maximin and Callum Wilson back from injury, the Magpies will certainly improve in the coming weeks. Former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer has...
