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
The Premier League is a confusing place at the moment. As if by accident, Arsenal went top this weekend, defying claims that Mikel Arteta’s side were struggling to reach the highs of last season. Liverpool, meanwhile, highlighted their title credentials with a point away to Manchester City, despite the Reds extending their run to just … Read more
Jamaal Lascelles will take charge of Newcastle at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday after regaining his place in Eddie Howe’s side – Mark Pinder for The Telegraph It’s easy to understand why Jamaal Lascelles is not only a Premier League defender, but also a captain. “There were a lot of people who probably wrote … Read more
Nicolas Jackson’s journey from Senegal to Stamford Bridge is an eye-opener – Jamie Lorriman Six years ago, Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson was playing barefoot football in his hometown of Senegal and his life was so far removed from the wealth and glamor of the Premier League that he had never owned a pair of football … Read more
Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley leaves Premier League shareholders’ meeting on Tuesday – PA/Zac Goodwin A coalition of eight clubs, believed to be Chelsea, Manchester City, Newcastle United, Everton, Nottingham Forest, Sheffield United, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley, defeated a temporary Premier League ban on loans between clubs with the same owners. The Premier League asked … Read more