Newcastle United take on West Ham United in the Premier League later today and the Magpies will be hoping to build on their win over Burnley last time out. Steve Bruce’s side are 17th in the Premier League table and their position in the Premier League is not safe yet. They will be up against an in-form West Ham side and the Magpies will have to be at their best to grind out a result here. Newcastle have an excellent head to head record against the Hammers and they have managed to win three and draw one of the last four meetings with the London side. The last time these two sides met, Newcastle picked up a 2-0 win away from home and they will be hoping for more of the same later today. The Magpies have drawn their last three Premier League home matches and it will be interesting to fe...
West Ham United have picked up two consecutive wins in the Premier League against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leicester City. They will be hoping to make it three in a row when they take on Newcastle United later today. The Hammers were beaten by the Magpies earlier on in the season and the Londoners will be out for revenge this time. This is a glorious opportunity for the Hammers to consolidate their place in the top four with a win and they cannot afford to drop points here. David Moyes’ side are fourth in the table right now and a win here would take them into the top three. The likes of Jesse Lingard and Jarrod Bowen are in exceptional form right now and the Londoners will fancy their chances against any side in the division. The visitors will be without the services of Darren Randolph...
West Bromwich Albion improved their slender hopes of avoiding relegation from the Premier League as they survived VAR controversy to beat Southampton 3-0 on Monday. Sam Allardyce’s side saw Mbaye Diagne’s goal questionably ruled out by VAR early in the first half at the Hawthorns. But they recovered from that blow to sweep into a two-goal lead by half-time thanks to Matheus Pereira’s penalty and a Matt Phillips strike. Callum Robinson sealed West Brom’s second successive win after the interval as the Baggies built on their stunning 5-2 victory at Chelsea. Second bottom Albion move within eight points of fourth bottom Newcastle with seven games left. The Baggies have scored eight goals in their last two games, two more than they had netted in their previous 11 combined, but their unexpected...
Newcastle United travel to Burnley for their Premier League game this weekend, and the Magpies will be desperate to pick up three points. Steve Bruce’s side have not won any of their last six Premier League matches and need to start picking up points if they want to avoid relegation this season. Fulham crashed to a defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers last night, and this is a glorious opportunity for the Magpies to pull clear of the Londoners with a victory. A victory would send them six points clear of 18th placed Fulham, and the players will be eager to step up and get the job done. Newcastle beat Burnley back in October, but their recent away form doesn’t bode well for their chances at Turf Moor. The Magpies have failed to score in seven of their last nine away league games, but Call...
Wolverhampton Wanderers handed Newcastle United a major survival boost with their late win over Fulham last night. Spanish winger Adama Traore scored the winning goal of the game deep into injury-time, and Fulham remain three points adrift of Newcastle in the table. A win this week could send the Magpies six points clear of Fulham and make a big difference in the relegation battle. The Magpies will be desperate to beat the drop this season, and they will be keen to cash in at Burnley this weekend. Newcastle have been inconsistent in recent weeks, but the draw against Tottenham Hotspur in their last game will have given them some belief. Callum Wilson’s return to the starting XI could make a big difference for Steve Bruce’s side. Allan Saint-Maximin may also feature against Burnley. Relegat...
Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock has been on loan at Newcastle United since the end of January, and the 21-year-old has been quite impressive for the Magpies. The highly-rated playmaker joined the club to play regular first-team football, and things have certainly gone according to plan for him. Willock managed to score a vital goal against Spurs in the Premier League yesterday, and reports have emerged that Steve Bruce wants to extend his stay at the club. Newcastle will look to extend his loan deal as per the print edition of Sunday Mirror (via Tbr Football). Willock needs to play regularly at this stage of his career, and another season on loan at Newcastle wouldn’t be a bad option for him. He has managed to establish himself as a starter for the Magpies, and it is evident that Bruce...
Newcastle United host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League this weekend, and the Magpies will be looking to pull clear of the relegation zone with a win at home. Steve Bruce’s side have failed to register a win in their last six league games and are massive underdogs heading into this contest. Spurs have an impressive away record against Newcastle, winning five of their last six matches at St James’ Park. Jose Mourinho’s men have shown an upturn in form over the last few weeks and head into this game on the back of four wins in five league matches. The home side will be without the services of Fabian Schar and Isaac Hayden due to injury. However, Allan Saint-Maximin could feature here after recovering from his injury. Bruce has confirmed that Callum Wilson is unlikely to be fit for this...
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez has been linked with the Newcastle United job. According to a report from Football Insider, the former Premier League manager is a leading contender to replace Steve Bruce at the end of the season. Martinez has a contract with Belgium until 2022 it will be interesting to see if he’s willing to return to club football this summer. SL View: Martinez unlikely to leave before the World Cup It seems highly unlikely but Martinez will turn down the opportunity to manage Belgium in the World Cup in 2022 and take over at Newcastle at the end of this season. The chance to manage a Premier League club like Newcastle can be a tempting proposition but Martinez has the chance to achieve something special in the World Cup with a prodigiously talented Belgium squad. There ...
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce is under tremendous pressure because of his side’s abysmal run of form, and he could be out of a job at the end of this season. According to Daily Mail, the Magpies are looking at Sean Dyche as a potential replacement. Dyche has done well at Burnley over the past few seasons but may relish the opportunity to manage what is perceived as a bigger club. SL View: Dyche a suitable replacement? The 49-year-old’s appointment might not go down too well with the fans who are unhappy with their team’s playing style under Bruce. Dyche employs a similar defensive style of football. Newcastle are currently two points above the relegation zone, and the fans will be desperately hoping that their side can beat the drop to the Championship. In addition to having a devas...
Newcastle United are reportedly lining up a move for Chris Wilder at the end of the season. According to Duncan Castles (via Chronicle), Mike Ashley is not prepared to sack Steve Bruce despite the abysmal run of form. However, he is planning for a new manager if Newcastle are relegated to the Championship. The 53-year-old recently parted ways with Sheffield United and could prove a decent appointment for the Magpies if they go down. The former Blades boss did an excellent job getting the Yorkshire club promoted from League One to the Premier League over the past few years. According to reports, Wilder would be an inexpensive appointment and has a proven track record in getting a club promoted to the top flight. Newcastle are currently just two points above the relegation zone and have won ...
Newcastle United tried to sign former Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik during the January transfer window. According to journalist Vincenzo Morabito, the move did not materialise because the player was not convinced by Newcastle’s efforts to sign him. He said to CalcioNapoli24: “Milik to Newcastle? For Arek, the desire of the club was lacking. There was an offer of €20 million, but Napoli at that moment considered his valuation higher, around €25-30m. “I think it is not easy to work in a club with a president who is certainly good and active, Giuntoli is a top director of football, but perhaps he needs space. “De Laurentiis is not an easy subject to please, both when selling and when buying. Image rights have blocked many businesses, for example.” The Polish striker ended up s...