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
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
Editor’s Note: these figures refer to teams’ performance in this week’s round of matches and not their chances of winning the competition as a whole. A+ Arsenal Five Arsenal goals at half-time and six different goalscorers at full-time, this was Mikel Arteta’s team at their attacking best, and they took heavy revenge on the French … Read more
Following an intervention by the video assistant referee, Szymon Marciniak awarded Paris St-Germain a penalty after Tino Livramento’s left elbow struck the ball – Getty Images/James Gill Newcastle United were denied one of the most famous victories in their European history against Paris St-Germain by a hugely controversial stoppage-time penalty that was branded ‘disgrace’ and … Read more