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Mike Ashley looks poised for a Derby bid

Mike Ashley preparing bid to buy Derby - report

Former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is preparing a formal offer of £50million to buy second-tier Championship club Derby County who are currently in administration.

Soccer • 07 Jan 22

Allan Saint-Maximin fires home the opening goal

Recap: Newcastle United 1-1 Manchester United

It was an entertaining draw in tonight's festive Premier League collision. Read back on how the action unfolded.

Soccer • 27 Dec 21

Liverpool 3-1 Newcastle United - recap

Liverpool had to come from behind to beat Newcastle United at Anfield and keep up the pressure on league leaders Manchester City. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 16 Dec 21

Covid vaccination is a 'question of loyalty' - Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he has not yet decided whether the club will only sign players vaccinated against Covid-19 in the future, but added that vaccination is a "question of loyalty".

Soccer • 15 Dec 21

Tielemans bags a brace as Leicester hammer Newcastle

Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans scored twice as Leicester City thrashed Newcastle United 4-0 in the Premier League.

Soccer • 12 Dec 21

Callum Wilson (L) celebrates his goal for Newcastle with Jolinton

Premier League wrap: Newcastle finally get a win

Newcastle United ended their wait for a Premier League win at the 15th attempt as Burnley were beaten 1-0 at at St James' Park.

Soccer • 04 Dec 21

Pukki denies 10-man Newcastle first win of season

Teemu Pukki ensured 10-man Newcastle's wait for a first Premier League win of the season extended to 14 games as Norwich fought back to snatch a 1-1 draw at St James' Park.

Soccer • 30 Nov 21

Arteta not concerned about Arsenal exodus to Newcastle

Mikel Arteta insists he does not fear another Arsenal exodus as a result of Newcastle's new-found wealth.

Soccer • 26 Nov 21

Eddie Howe said he turned down a number of offers before taking charge of Newcastle

Howe wants to 'entertain and excite' Newcastle fans

Eddie Howe started his reign as Newcastle manager by promising a new era of "brave" and expansive football - but warned he has no "magic wand" that will lift the club out of their relegation fight.

Soccer • 10 Nov 21

Brighton defender Lewis Dunk was forced to go into goals after Robert Sanchez was sent off

Newcastle battle to draw in front of watching Howe

Isaac Hayden's equaliser earned Newcastle a 1-1 draw at 10-man Brighton, a result that lifted them off the foot of the Premier League table in front of their prospective new boss Eddie Howe.

Soccer • 06 Nov 21

Eddie Howe has been out of the game since leaving Bournemouth in August 2020

Updated Newcastle agree deal in principle with Howe

Newcastle have reached an agreement in principle with Eddie Howe as they close in on their new manager.

Soccer • 04 Nov 21

Newcastle's takeover has caused disquiet

Premier League to meet Amnesty over Newcastle takeover

Amnesty International welcomed the decision of the Premier League to meet and discuss a revised, human rights-compliant owners' and directors' test following the takeover of Newcastle United.

Soccer • 29 Oct 21

The banner listed human rights abuses but also pictured a person wearing Arab-style clothing and holding a bloody sword

UK police investigating Palace fans' protest banner

Croydon Metropolitan Police are carrying out enquiries into the banner unveiled by Crystal Palace fans ahead of Saturday's 1-1 draw with Newcastle.

Soccer • 23 Oct 21

Watford manager Claudio Ranieri embraces hat-trick hero Joshua King at the final whistle

Premier League: Watford stun Everton, Newcastle winless

Watford engineered a stunning late turnaround to claim a 5-2 victory over Everton at Goodison Park while Newcastle remain winless after a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace.

Soccer • 23 Oct 21

Newcastle played their first game under their new owners on Sunday, a 3-2 loss to Tottenham

Saudi minister: 'Newcastle have competition worried'

Saudi Arabia minister of finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan believes the vote of Premier League clubs to temporarily stop teams agreeing sponsorship deals tied to their owners shows the Saudi-backed takeover of Newcastle has their competition worried.

Soccer • 21 Oct 21

Newcastle United fans welcomed their new owners from Saudi Arabia

Newcastle ask fans not to wear Arabic clothing

Newcastle have asked fans celebrating the club's Saudi-backed takeover not to wear Arab-style clothing for matches in case it causes offence to others.

Soccer • 20 Oct 21

Steve Bruce was under intense pressure at the club

'It might be my last job' - Bruce makes Newcastle exit

Steve Bruce is no longer manager of Newcastle United, with the club saying he has departed the role "by mutual consent".

Soccer • 20 Oct 21

Newcastle United are under new ownership

Premier League failing in their responsibility - Hamann

Former Newcastle United player Didi Hamann has claimed that the Premier League are 'not living up to their responsibility to society' after they rubberstamped the controversial takeover over of the Magpies.

Soccer • 19 Oct 21

'You've got to show, and demonstrate, decency'

Neville slams Newcastle for treatment of Steve Bruce

Gary Neville believes the way his former team-mate Steve Bruce has been treated by Newcastle's new owners would be considered "employment abuse" in any other industry.

Soccer • 19 Oct 21

The club and Northumbria Police are investigating a complaint in the wake of Sunday's Premier League fixture at St James' Park, which Spurs won 3-2

Newcastle to investigate alleged racist gesture

Newcastle have vowed to take "the strongest possible action" against anyone involved in discriminatory behaviour following an allegation of a racist gesture made towards Tottenham fans.

Soccer • 18 Oct 21

Bruce vows to battle for job as peers play down links

A defiant Steve Bruce has insisted he will fight to keep his job as Newcastle's head coach despite fevered speculation that he will be replaced by the club's new owners.

Soccer • 15 Oct 21

Amnesty International has described the deal as "an extremely bitter blow for human rights defenders".

Amnesty urges Newcastle fans to study Saudi situation

Amnesty International has urged Newcastle fans, players and staff to study Saudi Arabia's poor human rights record following the club's controversial acquisition.

Soccer • 15 Oct 21

Newcastle head into the match second from bottom of the Premier League, without a win in their first seven games

Bruce at the helm as Saudi era begins with Spurs visit

Steve Bruce appears set to take charge of Newcastle's first game under their new Saudi owners.

Soccer • 14 Oct 21

Newcastle United directors Amanda Staveley (L) and Mehrdad Ghodoussi at St James's Park

Bruce waits to learn fate as new Magpies era begins

Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi met the Newcastle squad on Monday as head coach Steve Bruce waited to learn his fate.

Soccer • 11 Oct 21

Hatice Cengiz has hit out at the takeover of Newcastle United

Khashoggi fiancee hits out at Saudi-led Newcastle deal

The fiancee of murdered journalist has criticised the takeover of Newcastle United by a Saudi-led consortium, accusing the football club of only thinking of money.

Soccer • 08 Oct 21