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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

The takeover had previously been delayed by a rights issue

Premier League confirm Newcastle United sale

The Premier League have confirmed the sale of Newcastle United by Mike Ashley to a Saudi Arabia-based consortium.

Soccer • 07 Oct 21

Saudi Arabia's investment fund is seeking to take an 80% stake in Newcastle United

Amnesty object to looming Saudi takeover of Newcastle

The Premier League has been urged to consider Saudi Arabia's human rights record again after the settling of a commercial dispute appeared to clear the way for a Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle.

Soccer • 07 Oct 21

Mike Ashley's tenure at St James' Park could be coming to an end.

Saudi-backed takeover of Newcastle moves a step closer

Optimism is growing that a Saudi-backed takeover of Newcastle could be pushed through within 24 hours after a long-standing row over TV piracy was resolved.

Soccer • 06 Oct 21

Newcastle takeover may revive after diplomatic moves

The Newcastle takeover could be back on after Saudi Arabia indicated it would lift its ban on broadcaster beIN Sports.

Soccer • 06 Oct 21

EPL 'improperly influenced' in blocking Newcastle deal

The Premier League was "improperly influenced" by other top-flight clubs and media group beIN in reaching a decision that effectively blocked the Saudi takeover of Newcastle, a tribunal has heard.

Soccer • 29 Sep 21

Jamie Vardy scored an own goal on his 400th career appearance

Premier League round-up: Vardy atones for own goal

Jamie Vardy scored an own goal but still rescued a point for Leicester against Burnley while there were wins for Everton and West Ham.

Soccer • 25 Sep 21

Allan Saint-Maximin scores for Newcastle

Newcastle and Leeds still winless after lively draw

Allan Saint-Maximin's brilliance failed to spare Steve Bruce further punishment as Newcastle had to come from behind to draw with Leeds.

Soccer • 17 Sep 21

Premier League: Manchester United 4-1 Newcastle recap

Look back at the key moments as Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on his Old Trafford return.

Soccer • 11 Sep 21

Cristiano Ronaldo (left) celebrates with Paul Pogba (right)

Ronaldo double inspires Man Utd win on stunning return

Cristiano Ronaldo announced his return to Manchester United by stealing the show with two goals in a 4-1 win over Newcastle which took Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side top of the Premier League table.

Soccer • 11 Sep 21

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates Arsenal's fifth goal against West Brom

Carabao Cup wrap: Rampant Gunners ease heat on Arteta

Arsenal and Southampton went goal crazy in the Carabao Cup second round, while Newcastle tumbled out on penalties.

Soccer • 25 Aug 21

Joe Willock is joining the Magpies permanently

Newcastle complete Joe Willock signing from Arsenal

Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock has completed his move to Newcastle United for an undisclosed fee, the Magpies announced on Friday afternoon.

Soccer • 13 Aug 21

Ferran Torres helped himself to a hat-trick

City celebrate title with Torres triple at Newcastle

Champions Manchester City beat Newcastle 4-3 at St James' Park with Ferran Torres scoring a hat-trick.

Soccer • 14 May 21

Jurgen Klopp: "If we play like this and don't finish games like this off, why should we play Champions League?"

We don't deserve top four playing like that - Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits they do not deserve to be in the Champions League if they continue to play the way they did in the 1-1 draw at home to Newcastle.

Soccer • 24 Apr 21

Newcastle United