Alejandro Grimaldo denies Newcastle a win against Bayer Leverkusen

Alejandro Grimaldo denies Newcastle a win against Bayer Leverkusen

Despite a valiant comeback from Newcastle United, Alejandro Grimaldo's 88th-minute equaliser denied Newcastle the chance of re-entering the top eight in the Champions League. 

Alejandro Grimaldo’s 88th-minute equaliser earned Bayer Leverkusen a point and denied Newcastle United a second away win in the Champions League. 

The Magpies showed worrying problems ahead of an incoming fixture run that starts with the Tyne-Wear Derby. 

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu reflects on a disappointing result for Eddie Howe. 

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Newcastle star hails Toon youngster as superb talent with amazing future
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Newcastle star hails Toon youngster as superb talent with amazing future

Former Newcastle United player Lee Clark has heaped praise on Toon teenager Lewis Miley for his recent performances in a black and white shirt. 

Miley has struggled for first-team football this season, but has impressed over recent weeks after coming back into Eddie Howe’s side for games against Everton and Spurs.

Clark knows what it’s like to work his way up through the ranks and break into the first team at St James’ Park, making his debut in the early 90s before being an integral part of Kevin Keegan’s “Entertainers” side that won admirers up and down the country for their style of play.

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Soccer news: Newcastle stung by late Cristian Romero equaliser

Soccer news: Newcastle stung by late Cristian Romero equaliser

A spirited Newcastle display unravelled in the final moments yet again as Cristian Romero’s stoppage-time equaliser snatched a point for Spurs.

It was the fifth time this season the Magpies have conceded beyond the 90th minute.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu discusses the key takeaways from the eventful clash.

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Premier League news: Everton vs Newcastle Utd – Five key battles and score prediction

Premier League news: Everton vs Newcastle Utd – Five key battles and score prediction

Everton face Newcastle United at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday evening as they look to make it three league wins in a row.

The clubs are separated by just three points in a highly congested league table – a win for Everton would move them towards the European places, while a win for Newcastle would move them above Moyes’ side, so there is a huge incentive for both sides.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Jon Shea identifies five key battles and offers a score prediction.

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Champions League analysis: Five takeaways from Newcastle’s defeat to Marseille

Champions League analysis: Five takeaways from Newcastle’s defeat to Marseille

Newcastle United suffered their second defeat in the Champions League this season as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's brace gave Olympique de Marseille their second win of the campaign.

That is now four successive away defeats for The Magpies in all competitions.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu reflects on another disappointing away result for Newcastle.

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Newcastle Utd analysis: Five reasons why Eddie Howe’s Magpies are struggling away from home
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Newcastle Utd analysis: Five reasons why Eddie Howe’s Magpies are struggling away from home

Newcastle United's struggles away from home continued as they suffered a 3-1 defeat to Brentford, with the Magpies winless in six Premier League away games. . 

Despite a positive performance from Eddie Howe's Mags against Athletic Club during matchday four of the Champions League, United are struggling to find consistency in the Premier League.

They have secured three draws on the road at Aston Villa, Bournemouth and Leeds, as well as two back-to-back defeats for the first time this season. 

The international break could not have come at a better time for the Toon, but why is it that they are struggling away from home? Sports News Blitz writer Mossadek Abu suggests five reasons why. 

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Premier League analysis: Four highs and lows from Newcastle United’s season so far

Premier League analysis: Four highs and lows from Newcastle United’s season so far

Going into their final game of the season at home against Everton, Eddie Howe’s Newcastle will hope to end the season on a high. 

Sports News Blitz writer Matt Mckenry looks back at Newcastle’s season focusing on four highs and four lows from Howe’s side.

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Premier League news: Arsenal vs Newcastle Utd – Five key battles and score prediction

Premier League news: Arsenal vs Newcastle Utd – Five key battles and score prediction

Arsenal welcome red-hot Newcastle United to the Emirates this week for a key Premier League clash in the ongoing race for Champions League qualification.

Sports News Blitz writer Matt McKenry takes a look at five key battles which could prove important in Sunday’s game and offers a score prediction.

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Premier League news: Five players Newcastle United should sign if they achieve Champions League football

Premier League news: Five players Newcastle United should sign if they achieve Champions League football

In the lead up to the conclusion of the Premier League season, many teams are still pushing for a top five finish to secure Champions League qualification.

For Newcastle United, a 2-0 victory over Chelsea and a key upcoming game at Arsenal will be the deciding game in the Magpies’ quest for Champions League football.

Sports News Blitz writer Matt Mckenry looks at five potential signings that Newcastle could make to compete in the Champions League next season.

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Premier League news: How a second-place finish would benefit ambitious Newcastle Utd

Premier League news: How a second-place finish would benefit ambitious Newcastle Utd

Ahead of a potential Champions League qualification–deciding clash with Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday, Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United will be aware of the financial rewards of moving up to second place with a victory in London.

Sports News Blitz writer Matt McKenry looks at the benefits of finishing as high as possible in the Premier League and the role of Profit & Sustainability Rules (PSR).

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Premier League news: Five ways Newcastle Utd bested Chelsea in race for CL football

Premier League news: Five ways Newcastle Utd bested Chelsea in race for CL football

Newcastle United proved far too strong for Enzo Maresca’s 10-man Chelsea side at St James’ Park on Sunday, securing a comfortable 2-0 win thanks to goals from Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Matt McKenry takes a look at five ways third-placed Newcastle outperformed their London rivals, placing them in a great position for Champions League football next season.

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Premier League news: Newcastle Utd vs Ipswich Town – Five key battles and score prediction

Premier League news: Newcastle Utd vs Ipswich Town – Five key battles and score prediction

Newcastle United host Ipswich Town on Saturday in the Premier League with both sides desperate for points at their respective ends of the table.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen takes a look at five key battles to anticipate at St James’ Park and makes a score prediction.

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Premier League news: Aston Villa dominate lacklustre Newcastle Utd at Villa Park

Premier League news: Aston Villa dominate lacklustre Newcastle Utd at Villa Park

Aston Villa delivered a commanding 4-1 victory over Newcastle United in the Premier League on Saturday to strengthen their bid for Champions League football next season.

Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce examines where Villa’s latest victory leaves them ahead of the run-in.

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Premier League news: Newcastle Utd vs Manchester Utd – Five key battles and score prediction

Premier League news: Newcastle Utd vs Manchester Utd – Five key battles and score prediction

Champions League–chasing Newcastle United will look to continue their good form on Sunday when they take on an underperforming Manchester United side at St James’ Park.

Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen takes a look at the key battles to anticipate on the pitch, assesses the managerial head-to-head record, and offers a score prediction.

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Newcastle vs Brentford analysis: Five key battles and score prediction

Newcastle vs Brentford analysis: Five key battles and score prediction

Newcastle United return to action for the first time since that historic Carabao Cup final victory two and a half weeks ago as they face Brentford in the Premier League on Wednesday night.

First-choice left-back Lewis Hall and fellow defender Sven Botman are still missing through injury, while star winger Anthony Gordon will have to watch from the sidelines again as he serves the last of his three-match suspension.

Brentford come into the game unbeaten in their last five Premier League away matches and the Bees will be looking to move within three points of the European places.

Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Richardson assesses the five key battles on the pitch that could be decisive of victory at St James’ Park.

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The stats behind Newcastle United’s historic Carabao Cup final victory over Liverpool

The stats behind Newcastle United’s historic Carabao Cup final victory over Liverpool

Newcastle United ended their 70-year trophy drought at Wembley on Sunday, beating Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final.

After the game, Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted that the Magpies’ game plan stopped the Reds from playing in their usual way.

Eddie Howe set his side up to frustrate Liverpool, in what was a very disciplined performance from the entire team.

Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Richardson analyses the stats behind Newcastle’s success, which has potentially given other teams the blueprint on how to beat the league leaders.

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Carabao Cup final analysis: Five reasons why Newcastle United won at Wembley

Carabao Cup final analysis: Five reasons why Newcastle United won at Wembley

Newcastle United’s domestic drought of 70 years is over after Eddie Howe cemented himself as a club legend, guiding them to victory over Liverpool in the 2025 Carabao Cup final.

Sunday marked Newcastle’s first win in 18 attempts against the Reds, but what key factors contributed to the Toon Army’s historical day?

Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen analyses the final from a Newcastle perspective.

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Carabao Cup final news: Newcastle United paint Wembley black and white
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Carabao Cup final news: Newcastle United paint Wembley black and white

Newcastle United won the Carabao Cup after beating Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley on Sunday, March 16 as Dan Burn and Alexander Isak became instant new heroes forever.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce analyses how Newcastle got the win over the line.

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