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Eight players who crossed the Tyne-Wear divide
The Tyne–Wear derby returns to St James’ Park for the first time in a decade as Newcastle United host Sunderland tomorrow in the Premier League. By Liam Rafferty Ahead of the clash, here’s a look at eight players who have featured for both sides of this fierce rivalry - some far more memorable than others. Shay Given Often overlooked in this context, largely due to his short spell on Wearside compared to his long Newcastle career. Given made 17 appearances for Sunderland in 1
Liam Rafferty
Mar 21


Match Report: Chelsea 0-1 Newcastle United
Newcastle United win away at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea in the Premier League. By Liam Rafferty Newcastle took the lead in the 18th minute – ' The Magpies ' went ahead when Tino Livramento's through ball found Joe Willock in the centre, and the midfielder sprinted into the box before cutting a pass across to Anthony Gordon on the left side of Chelsea's box. Gordon took one touch before stroking the ball into the back of an empty net. Aaron Ramsdale was absolutely fantast
Liam Rafferty
Mar 14


Match Report: Newcastle United 1-1 FC Barcelona
Newcastle United played out a 1–1 draw with FC Barcelona at St James’ Park in the round of 16 first leg in the UEFA Champions League. By Liam Rafferty Newcastle United played well but left it late to score – in the 86th minute Harvey Barnes snuck a volley into the back of the net after a cross from Jacob Murphy in front of a celebratory Gallowgate Stand. In true recent Newcastle United fashion, the lead didn’t last very long . As the game looked dead and buried, ‘The Magpi
Liam Rafferty
Mar 10


Match Report - Newcastle United 2-1 Manchester United
Will Osula’s late goal gave Newcastle United all three points against Manchester United at St James’ Park in the Premier League. By Liam Rafferty Jacob Ramsey was sent off before any goals were scored after he received two yellow cards with the latter coming in the first minute of additional time in the first half. The second card caused an uproar in 'the cathedral on the hill', as he was dismissed for diving. Two minutes later, Newcastle were awarded a penalty when Anthony G
Liam Rafferty
Mar 4


Match Report: Newcastle United 2-3 Everton
Newcastle United were on the receiving end of a defeat in a Premier League classic at St James’ Park against Everton. By Liam Rafferty The visitors opened the scoring in the 19th minute when James Garner played an unreal ball into the box towards Jarrad Branthwaite, whose header directed the ball into the back of the net. Jacob Ramsey levelled things up in the 32nd minute - his fabulous strike went into the top-left corner of the goal. Everton regained their lead in no time -
Liam Rafferty
Feb 28


Match Preview: Newcastle United vs Everton
Newcastle United welcome Everton to St James' Park on Saturday afternoon in the Premier League, with both sides eager to claim valuable points. By Liam Rafferty Game Information Date: Saturday 28th February Kick-off: 3:00pm (UK) Venue: St James' Park Recent Premier League Form Newcastle United: L L W L L Everton: D D W L L Newcastle will be looking to bounce back after a difficult run in the league, while Everton arrive aiming to build consistency after mixed recent resu
Liam Rafferty
Feb 27


Match report: Newcastle United 3 (9)–(3) 2 Qarabağ FK
Newcastle United progressed into the UEFA Champions League round of 16 as they battered Qarabag over two legs. By Liam Rafferty Newcastle opened the scoring in the fourth minute when Sandro Tonali scored from a parried ball following Will Osula’s headed chance. ‘The Magpies’ wasted no time in getting a second and were 2-0 up in less than ten minutes when Joelinton’s volley found the back of the net. Qarabag pulled a consolation goal back through a fine finish from Camilo Dura
Liam Rafferty
Feb 24


Match Report: Manchester City 2-1 Newcastle United
Newcastle put in a strong effort against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League but ultimately left empty-handed. By Liam Rafferty City’s Nico O’Reilly opened the scoring in the 14th minute when his 20-yard strike found the bottom-left corner of the goal. The Magpies levelled the game in the 22nd minute through Lewis Hall – Jacob Ramsey laid off a pass to Hall, and his deflected shot found the back of the net. Manchester City restored their lead when O’Re
Liam Rafferty
Feb 21


Four Players You May Have Forgotten Played for Newcastle United and Manchester City
As Newcastle United prepare to face Manchester City in the Premier League, we’re taking a look at four players who represented both clubs. By Liam Rafferty There’s a twist, though - these aren’t the obvious names. So you won’t find Shay Given, Joey Barton, James Milner or Craig Bellamy on this list, as their spells at both clubs are well remembered. Instead, here are four players you might have forgotten wore both black and white and sky blue. Peter Beardsley Peter Beardsley’
Liam Rafferty
Feb 20


Match Preview: Manchester City vs Newcastle United
Newcastle United make the trip to the Etihad Stadium this weekend as they face Manchester City in the Premier League. By Liam Rafferty This encounter marks the fourth meeting between the two sides in all competitions this season, with another clash still to come in the FA Cup next month. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the fixture. Match Information Date: Saturday 21st February Time: 8:00pm (UK) How to watch (UK): TNT Sports 1 / Discovery+ League Position Manch
Liam Rafferty
Feb 20


Qarabag FK 1-6 Newcastle United
Newcastle United produced a dominant display in the UEFA Champions League, securing a commanding first-leg advantage against Qarabag FK in Azerbaijan. By Liam Rafferty The visitors wasted no time in taking control of the contest. Anthony Gordon, deployed as a makeshift striker, opened the scoring in just the third minute. Dan Burn threaded a perfectly weighted through ball into Gordon’s path, and he calmly slotted past Mateusz Kochalski to give Newcastle the ideal start. The
Liam Rafferty
Feb 18


A Foot in Both Camps: Five Players Who Represented Aston Villa and Newcastle United
Aston Villa host Newcastle United at Villa Park in the FA Cup tomorrow - so it’s the perfect time to look back at players who have pulled on both famous shirts. By Liam Rafferty Across different eras, several notable names have featured for both clubs. Here are five who made their mark on Tyneside and in the Midlands. Jacob Ramsey Newest addition A product of Villa’s academy, Jacob Ramsey broke into the first team in 2019 and remained part of the senior setup until 2025. He m
Liam Rafferty
Feb 13


Match Preview: Aston Villa vs Newcastle United
Newcastle United make the trip to Villa Park to face Aston Villa in the FA Cup fourth round, with a place in the next stage on the line. By Liam Rafferty Here’s everything you need to know ahead of kick-off. Game Information Date: Saturday 14th February Kick-off: 17:45 (GMT) How to watch: TNT Sports 3, discovery+, BBC iPlayer, BBC One, BBC Sport Online Recent Form (All Competitions) Aston Villa (home): W L W L W Newcastle United (away): D D L L W Head-to-Head (Last Five Meeti
Liam Rafferty
Feb 13


Match Report: Tottenham Hotspur 1–2 Newcastle United
Newcastle United heaped further pressure on Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank with a hard-fought Premier League victory in North London. By Liam Rafferty The Magpies opened the scoring just before half-time when defender Malick Thiaw reacted quickest after his initial header was parried by Guglielmo Vicario, tapping home from close range. Tottenham found an equaliser in the 64th minute through Archie Gray, whose volley from a deep corner found its way into the net to bri
Liam Rafferty
Feb 10


Potential Line-up: Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United
Tottenham Hotspur host Newcastle United under the lights tonight in the Premier League, with both sides coming into the fixture under pressure following a run of poor form. By Liam Rafferty Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has some big decisions to make, particularly with injuries continuing to disrupt his squad. With that in mind, this is how 'The Magpies' could line up against 'Spurs' this evening. Goalkeeper: Nick Pope Pope remains Newcastle’s clear first-choice goalkeeper, so th
Liam Rafferty
Feb 10


Combined XI: Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United
Newcastle United travel to North London tonight to face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. By Liam Rafferty With both sides dealing with injuries and suspensions, we’ve put together a potential combined XI made up only of players available for selection. Here’s how it shapes up. Goalkeeper: Nick Pope This one is genuinely debatable. I’ve gone with Pope mainly out of bias and longevity, but I wouldn’t argue too hard if someone picked Guglielmo Vicario instead. Statistic
Liam Rafferty
Feb 10


Match Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United
Newcastle United head to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tonight as they face Spurs in a Premier League clash under the lights in North London. By Liam Rafferty Here’s everything you need to know ahead of kick-off. Game information Date: Tuesday 10th February Kick-off: 7:30pm How to watch (UK): TNT Sports 3 / Discovery+ League Position Tottenham Hotspur: 15th (29 points) Newcastle United: 12th (33 points) Premier League Form Tottenham Hotspur (last five): L L D D L Newcas
Liam Rafferty
Feb 10


Three things we learned from Newcastle United vs Brentford
Newcastle United suffered a late defeat to Brentford at St James’ Park as their Premier League struggles continued. By Liam Rafferty 'The Magpies' were beaten 3-2 by 'The Bees', with Dango Ouattara’s late goal proving decisive and extending Newcastle boss Eddie Howe’s side’s poor recent run of form. Here are three key takeaways from the match. 1. Newcastle United Can’t Hold on to a Lead Once again, Newcastle failed to see out a winning position. The Magpies have now dropped 1
Liam Rafferty
Feb 8


Match Report: Newcastle United 2-3 Brentford
Brentford left St James’ Park with all three points after brushing aside Newcastle United with a late winner in a dramatic Premier League encounter. By Liam Rafferty The Magpies opened the scoring in the 24th minute through Sven Botman on his 100th appearance for the club - Bruno Guimarães delivered a dangerous corner into the box, and Botman rose highest to power a header past the Brentford goalkeeper. Brentford responded in the 37th minute with a headed goal of their own, a
Liam Rafferty
Feb 7


Newcastle United Predicted XI vs Brentford
Newcastle United return to Premier League action as they host Brentford at St James’ Park - here's how manager Eddie Howe could line up for the clash. By Liam Rafferty The Magpies head into the fixture with a growing injury list, with winger Anthony Gordon the latest addition. Joelinton, Emil Krafth and Tino Livramento are also unavailable for Saturday’s match, giving Howe plenty to think about. There was some cautious optimism in Howe’s pre-match press conference, as the New
Liam Rafferty
Feb 6
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