Premier League: 10 things to watch out for in this weekend’s football

Joelinton signs new deal for Newcastle – and why it’s so important for Eddie Howe’s summer plans

Joelinton (left) was a key figure for Eddie Howe – Michael Driver/Getty Images Newcastle United are close to finalizing a new contract for Brazil international Joelinton after a series of positive meetings with the player and his representatives. The expected extension announcement will be a huge boost for manager Eddie Howe and the Newcastle board, … Read more

Premier League: 10 things to watch out for this weekend

Newcastle needs to save its season – this is how they do it

Howe’s name was chanted loudly by Newcastle fans before the international break – Alamy Live News/Andrew Yates There was a clear message when Newcastle United landed in Dubai last week for a warm-weather training camp. With ten games left to play, this was the time to reset, recharge and go again. Eddie Howe has repeatedly … Read more

Premier League: 10 things to watch out for this weekend

Amanda Staveley accuses Steve Bruce of not wanting to ‘come to work’ after Saudi takeover of Newcastle

Steve Bruce was sacked by Newcastle in October 2021 – Getty Images/Paul Ellis Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley has accused former manager Steve Bruce of not wanting to return to work after being taken over by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Bruce held a meeting with the new owners at the training ground the day … Read more

Sliding doors, ‘blue billionaire bottlers’ and the Haaland-De Bruyne axis of pain

Eddie Howe is safe, but an FA Cup run would save Newcastle’s season

Eddie Howe has described Newcastle’s season as ‘challenging’ – PA/Bradley Collyer Newcastle United have always expected this season to be much more difficult than the last, but as we head into spring, Eddie Howe desperately needs another FA Cup win to avoid the season turning into regret and an anti-climax. Newcastle has been in danger … Read more

Premier League: 10 things to watch out for this weekend