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Predicted Newcastle XI v Southampton: Bruce to make two changes, 21-yr-old to start
Newcastle United host Southampton in the Premier League later today and the Magpies will be hoping to bounce back with a win after their defeat to Crystal Palace last time out. Meanwhile, Southampton are coming into this game on the back of a 9-0 thrashing against Manchester United and the fans will be expecting a reaction from the players. Both teams are in poor form right now and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top. Managers Steve Bruce and Ralph Hasenhuttl will be under pressure to pick up the three points. Newcastle have lost six of their last seven Premier League games and Southampton have lost their last three. The Magpies have an impressive head-to-head record against Southampton and are unbeaten in five of their last six meetings.. The home team will be without Feder...
Alan Shearer reacts to Newcastle win vs Southampton, lavishes praise on midfield trio
Newcastle United battled to a thrilling 3-2 win over Southampton in the Premier League earlier today. Paraguayan midfielder Miguel Almiron scored a brace to help his side to all three points at St James’ Park. The Magpies needed a win after their defeat last time out and Steve Bruce will be satisfied with the performance and character shown by his players. Despite going down to ten men after Jeff Hendrick’s 50th-minute red card, the home side managed to grind out the result. Southampton did everything they could to score the equaliser but Newcastle held on for the all-important three points. On-loan Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock gave the home side their lead in the 16th minute and Almiron doubled his side’s advantage ten minutes later. Southampton came back into the game through Takumi Mi...
Premier League 2020/21 Week 22: EPL Results & Table
The 22nd round of fixtures in the Premier League features some intriguing match-ups at the top and bottom of the table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the weekend. Manchester United bounced back to form in style with a 9-0 home victory over Southampton – Anthony Martial (2), Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Marcus Rashford, Jan Bednarek (OG), Edinson Cavani, Scott McTominay, Bruno Fernandes and Daniel James were on the scoresheet. Goals by Ruben Neves and Joao Moutinho secured a 2-1 home win for Wolverhampton Wanderers against Arsenal. Sheffield United recovered from a goal down to beat West Bromwich Albion 2-1 at Bramhall Lane – Jayden Bogle and Bill Sharp were on target for the Blades. Jairo Riedewald and Gary Cahill got the...
Barcelona legend jokes about moving to Newcastle United to replace Bruce
Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman has joked about potentially managing Newcastle United and replacing head coach Steve Bruce. The Dutchman spent three years in the Premier League, managing Southampton and Everton before taking charge of the Netherlands national team. Koeman returned to manage Barcelona last summer after a successful playing career at Camp Nou that established him as a legend, and while he is currently enjoying his dream job, he does not rule out a return to the English top-flight in the nearest future. “Newcastle? Sorry, Steve Bruce! Sorry, Steve, I don’t know – I’m really happy now,” the Barca boss replied when Alan Shearer asked if he will ever be seen in the Premier League again. “I liked it very much in the Premier League, it’s a great place to be involved in. It’s perfect....
Report: Arteta believes Arsenal midfielder needs a move to a club like NUFC
According to The Telegraph, Newcastle United are looking to land Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock on loan for the rest of the season before the end of the day. The 21-year-old could complete the move to St. James’ Park in the coming hours as manager Mikel Arteta has urged him to leave on loan. The Spaniard believes a move to a club like Newcastle is precisely the sort of challenge Willock needs at this stage of his career, but whether the player is willing to swap North London for the North East for the second half of the campaign remains to be seen. Magpies manager Steve Bruce is expecting a definitive answer from Arsenal in the next few hours as he looks to bolster his squad for the remainder of the campaign. Sportslens View Willock has featured 16 times across all competitions for Arsenal...
Report: Newcastle want 23-yr-old PL player, Bruce set for talks with the club’s manager
Newcastle are interested in signing the Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury before the transfer window closes. The 23 year old midfielder has fallen down the pecking order at Leicester and he needs to leave the club in order to play regular first team football. According to the Telegraph, the transfer seemed quite likely last week but things have been complicated by Leicester’s current injury issues. Apparently, Bruce is set to speak with the Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers today regarding a transfer for Choudhury and it will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds throughout the day. Newcastle could certainly use midfield reinforcements this month especially with the form of Jeff Hendrick and Choudhury could prove to be a reasonable addition. He would add a defensive cover...
Report: Newcastle in talks to sign 68-cap int’l, Euro giants ready to sanction the move
Newcastle United are looking to sign Idrissa Gueye on a loan deal from Paris Saint-Germain. The 31-year-old defensive midfielder has fallen down the pecking order at the capital club and Mauricio Pochettino is willing to let him leave this month. According to reports via GFFN, the Premier League outfit have an agreement with PSG regarding the transfer but the player is not convinced about a move to Newcastle. Apparently, he would be interested in joining a club with a similar standing to Everton. It remains to be seen whether the Magpies can convince the 68-cap Senegalese international to join them before the transfer window closes. SL View: Ideal move for all parties? Newcastle could definitely use someone like him in their midfield especially with the way Jeff Hendrick has been performin...
Report: Newcastle pushing hard to sign 21-year-old midfielder on loan from PL rivals
According to reports from the Daily Mail, Newcastle United are pushing hard to convince Arsenal to loan them Joe Willock before Monday’s transfer deadline. The 21-year-old has made just two starts in the top flight this season, and he was on the bench against Manchester United on Saturday. The youngster is eager to play, and Arsenal could be ready to let him go to get some regular game time. The Magpies boss Steve Bruce admitted earlier this week that he is hoping to bring in one or two players this month on loan. Bolstering the midfield is one of Bruce’s top priorities this month. Newcastle have been heavily linked with a move for Hamza Choudhury, but it looks like they Magpies have turned their attention elsewhere. Willock has been highly impressive in the Europa League campaign for...
Report: Leicester looking to raid PL rivals for 23-yr-old, Newcastle keen as well
Leicester City are interested in signing Ainsley Maitland-Niles on loan from Arsenal this month. According to The Athletic, the 23-year-old is a target for other Premier League clubs like West Brom, Southampton and Newcastle United as well. However, the player prefers a move to Leicester. The versatile 23-year-old has fallen down the pecking order at Arsenal and he needs to leave in order to play regular first-team football. A move to Leicester could allow him to play in his favoured midfield position. He has been used as a full back at Arsenal in the recent months. According to the report, the Foxes are depleted in the midfield because of injuries and the potential departure of Hamza Chowdhury. It will be interesting to see if they can convince the Gunners to sanction the departure of the...
Bruce confirms Newcastle could sell 16-cap international if the right offer comes in
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce has confirmed that Matt Ritchie will be available for sale if the right offer is presented. Bruce went on to explain that the situation is the same with any other player in the squad, with the club willing to sell anyone for the right price. Bruce said to the Chronicle: “We all understand what Matt’s situation is. He is a very good player for the club and has been here five years. “His frustration is he is not playing week-in. week-out. We have to make way to bring somebody in so we can never say never. It’s the same with anyone in the squad but it would take a hell of an offer.” Ritchie has been linked with a move away from the club after falling down the pecking order. He is thought to be unhappy with the lack of regular first-team...
Report: Newcastle United boss keen on signing wantaway Celtic midfielder
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce is keen on signing Celtic midfielder Olivier Ntcham on loan for the rest of the season, Sky Sports News reports. The 24-year-old has made only seven league starts for the Hoops and has fallen out-of-favour under manager Neil Lennon as the season has progressed. The midfielder was denied a move to Brest last summer and it is now claimed that he could leave the club before the winter transfer deadline. Bruce is keen on bolstering the Magpies’ midfield options and he recently acknowledged the club’s interest in signing Hamza Choudhury from Leicester City. Ntcham has been identified as another potential loan target, but it is reported that the Hoops would ideally prefer a buy option included in any temporary deal. SportLens view: The Magpies ended a dreadfu...
‘Excellent’, ‘Outstanding’ – Some Newcastle fans drool over 26-yr-old’s display against Everton
Newcastle United picked up a morale-boosting 2-0 win over Everton in the Premier League earlier today. Steve Bruce was under pressure to guide his side back to winning ways and he will be delighted with the performance of his players. Everton were the favourites heading into the game but the Toffees struggled to cope with Newcastle’s drive and determination throughout the 90 minutes. There were several impressive performances across the pitch but Miguel Almiron was arguably the best player alongside Callum Wilson. Wilson will take the headlines because of his brace but Almiron was outstanding creatively. #nufc’s Miguel Almirón created the most chances (3) vs Everton. Also made the second most attacking third passes (16) & ball recoveries (9). The freedom to roam the pitch in this numbe...
