Newcastle United
Chelsea stars ruled out, Tottenham sweating on key player’s fitness
The 2020/21 Premier League season continues this weekend, with some intriguing EPL fixtures scheduled over the next four days. The action gets underway on Friday evening as Newcastle United go head-to-head with Aston Villa at St James’ Park. The early kick-off on Saturday is at Elland Road, with Leeds United facing Chelsea. The Blues will be without Tammy Abraham and Thiago Silva, with manager Thomas Tuchel confirming they are sidelined with injuries. There are three other games later the same day, with the clash between Fulham and Manchester City the pick of the bunch. Fulham have given themselves a great chance of avoiding relegation, but they could have their work cut out against the champions-elect. The Sunday line-up features a quartet of matches, headlined by the north London derby b...
‘Not a nice position to be in’ – 27-yr-old opens up about his situation at Newcastle this season
Newcastle United attacking midfielder Ryan Fraser has opened up about the lack of game time this season. The former Bournemouth star revealed but he is ready to give his all when called upon by Steve Bruce but the lack of game time is not ideal. Speaking to the Chronicle, he said: “I haven’t played too much this season so it’s when I’m called upon it’s just about giving my all. “Any way I can help the team, even when I’m not playing, I still want to win – [fight for safety] it’s not a nice position to be in but there’s no point moping about it, we just need to go and do our stuff and get ourselves out of it. “Yeah of course, when I’m called up I want to do the best for the team, the fans and myself. I want to show the best of me but with injuries, not playing, and other things happeni...
‘The circus continues’ – Some Newcastle fans are baffled by their relegation clause policy
Newcastle United have been quite poor in the Premier League in recent months, and they are very much in the relegation race. The Magpies are just one point above the drop zone, and it is debatable whether Steve Bruce can guide them to safety this season. According to a report from the Times, relegation to the Championship would prove to be catastrophic for the Magpies financially. Apparently, the club recently altered their contract policy, and first-team players do not have relegation clauses in their contract. This means that Newcastle will have to pay their players full Premier League wages even if they are playing in the second tier next season. Usually, these wages are reduced to fit the income of a Championship club with certain clauses in the contract. With their revenues drying up ...
‘Destination championship’ – Some Newcastle fans react to the latest on Steve Bruce’s future
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce is under immense pressure after his side’s recent run of form. The Magpies have won just one of their last 18 matches in all competitions, and they are currently battling to avoid relegation. Newcastle are just one point clear of the drop zone and could easily go down to the Championship if they do not improve immensely in the coming weeks. However, according to Luke Edwards from the Telegraph, Bruce is unlikely to be sacked by Newcastle despite the recent run of form. BREAKING NEWS Steve Bruce will not be sacked as #nufc manager and will definitely still be in charge against Aston Villa, probably well beyond that from what I’ve been told. — Luke Edwards (@LukeEdwardsTele) March 7, 2021 It will be interesting to see if he can turn his side’s form ...
Predicted Newcastle XI v West Brom: Bruce to make four changes, 27-yr-old to start
Newcastle United take on West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League later today and it could prove to be a vital game as far as the relegation battle is concerned. The Magpies are currently 17th in the Premier League table and cannot afford to keep dropping points. Steve Bruce’s side have lost two and drawn one of their last three league games and he is under pressure to get his side back to winning ways. The Baggies are also struggling having failed to win five of their last six league games and Sam Allardyce will be hoping to pull off a big win here. Newcastle have been quite poor in recent weeks and West Brom will certainly fancy their chances at home. The Magpies have lost seven of their last eight away matches in the league and they will need to improve immensely in order to get ...
‘NUFC could actually win the title in four years’ – Harry Redknapp comments on Magpies’ potential
Newcastle United are looking to secure a victory against West Bromwich Albion today in order to boost their survival chances, and they could go six points clear of the relegation zone with a win and should Fulham lose to Liverpool. Magpies head coach Steve Bruce is under a lot of pressure, and the leak of a fallout with Matt Ritchie during training on Tuesday has not helped his unpopularity with the fans. Not even leading Newcastle to safety would change how the club’s faithful view him, and chairman and owner Mike Ashley cannot wait to sell the club himself. The businessman will hope that the Premier League finally approves the £300 million takeover bid by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, and a lot of people believe the St. James’ Park outfit would start challenging for silverware a...
Premier League Results: Can the champions fend off Tottenham and Arsenal?
The 27th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some intriguing match-ups 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 is already underway, with Burnley drawing 1-1 with Arsenal at Turf Moor. James Ward-Prowse and Che Adams got the goals as Southampton ran out 2-0 winners at Sheffield United. Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers is next on the agenda, with Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leicester City following. There are four games on Sunday, with the Manchester derby between City and United at the Etihad Stadium the pick of the bunch. Liverpool are in action at home to Fulham, and they will be eager to return to winning ways. The Reds are currently seventh in ...
Report explains how Steve Bruce could be responsible for Newcastle’s injury problems
Newcastle United players are concerned with the way Steve Bruce has been planning his training schedule. According to Daily Mail, the Newcastle manager decided not to train on three of the five days since Saturday’s draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Magpies take on West Bromwich Albion on Sunday, and the players believe that additional time off could hamper their preparations for a crucial game. Newcastle are in crisis right now and could get relegated if they do not improve considerably in the coming weeks. The Magpies are currently three points clear of the drop zone with the likes of Fulham breathing down their necks. The training schedule has been a problem with some players since Bruce took over as the manager. They believe that two or three days off every week affects th...
Premier League preview: Can Arsenal and Tottenham finish ahead of the champions?
The 2020/21 Premier League season rumbles on this weekend, with some eye-catching EPL fixtures scheduled over the next few days. With Manchester City looking nailed on to win the title, attention has switched onto the battle to qualify for Europe. Arsenal have the opportunity to boost their chances when they visit Burnley in the early game on Saturday. A victory at Turf Moor would move the Gunners just three points behind Liverpool, who are currently in seventh place. There are three further games later the same day, with the Midlands derby between Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers the pick of the bunch. Villa are also in the running to bag a European qualification spot but may find it difficult to break Wolves down. There are four fixtures on Sunday, headlined by the Manchester derb...
How 50y/o reportedly feels about story claiming NUFC players want him to replace Bruce
The Daily Mail claimed last night that several Newcastle United players want assistant head coach Graeme Jones to immediately take over from boss Steve Bruce until the end of the season, believing he represents their best chance of avoiding the drop. It was reported that there is growing resentment towards the Magpies head coach in the dressing room, and that the players no longer trust and like him, with a training ground bust-up between him and Matt Ritchie on Tuesday fuelling the fire. However, the latest reports coming from The Telegraph have poured cold water on those claims, and Newcastle players are said to have contacted club officials to deny they wanted Bruce to be sacked. Some have also contacted the Newcastle boss directly, and they have dismissed the idea that they all want Jo...
‘He was furious & livid with me’ – Journalist shares how NUFC chief reacted to recent leak
Newcastle United goalkeeper Karl Darlow was dropped from the starting line-up for last weekend’s clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers, but the news leaked last Tuesday – four days before the game – and it got the Englishman angry. According to Sportsmail, his teammates were disgusted when news of Darlow being dropped appeared in the press last week. The Newcastle goalkeeper had not been informed, and they believe it was head coach Steve Bruce who leaked it. The Magpies boss told Darlow that he was not playing on Friday, and the keeper challenged him on the press report, but Bruce denied leaking it. The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards – a close friend of the Newcastle boss – who reported the story has revealed that Bruce was not his source, claiming that he was furious and livid with him for writing...
Report shares what will happen with Newcastle takeover if they get relegated
According to Independent, sources close to the Newcastle United takeover situation maintain that all parties in the consortium would still be interested even if the team are relegated to the Championship at the end of the season. The Magpies are currently just three points and a place above the drop zone after 26 Premier League games and fans are scared that they could go down. The attacking trio of Callum Wilson, Allan Saint-Maximin and Miguel Almiron are currently injured and not expected to return until after this month’s international break. According to The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards, Justin Barnes – the advisor of Newcastle owner Mike Ashley – has put takeover conversations on hold, and the club is not for sale right now. This was influenced by the injuries Saint-Maximin and Almiron su...
