Premier League: 10 things to watch out for this weekend

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

Chelsea vs Liverpool, Carabao Cup final 2024: Kick-off today and how to watch on TV

Liverpool aim to claim the first of a possible quadruple in their Carabao Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley. With Jürgen Klopp leaving at the end of the season, the players have an extra incentive to start the game. For Chelsea, Mauricio Pochettino will be desperate to win his first trophy in English football and … Read more

Chelsea vs Liverpool, Carabao Cup final 2024: start time and how to watch on TV

Liverpool aim to claim the first of a possible quadruple when they take on Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday. With Jürgen Klopp leaving at the end of the season, the players have an extra incentive to start the game. For Chelsea, Mauricio Pochettino will be desperate to win his first … Read more

Eddie Howe has a Dan Burn-sized problem at left-back – Tino Livramento could be the answer

Newcastle fans have turned on Dan Burn, but he brings a lot to Eddie Howe on and off the pitch and doesn’t deserve to be made a scapegoat – Matt McNulty/Getty Images As Dan Burn’s huge, battered body made its way off the pitch after a torrid run against Luton Town last weekend, chants of … Read more

Man City’s ‘Little Wizard’ is the next big thing in Norway

There must have been a knowing smile from Mikal Aaserud as Oscar Bobb nudged Kevin De Bruyne’s superb pass past the outstretched leg of the desperate Kieran Trippier and then nestled the ball into the back of Martin Dubravka’s net after the most deft movement of feet left the goalkeeper Newcastle fooled. For two joyous … Read more

Three reasons why Newcastle can still have a memorable 2024

Eddie Howe won’t be too down about Newcastle’s season so far – Reuters/Scott Heppell Newcastle United may be in for more short-term pain as a tough run of fixtures in January threatens to push them further out of the European places. The New Year’s trip to Liverpool will be followed by the FA Cup derby … Read more