Cristiano Ronaldo, who moved to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, is not quite done with the UEFA Champions League. A clause in the star's contract with his new club could allow him to make a loan move back to Europe next season if one club finishes in a Champions League spot. That club is Newcastle […]

As Newcastle completely demolished a Leicester City side missing multiple first-team regulars in James Maddison and James Justin, the thought of Premier League contention became more plausible than it was merely possible. Of course, at first glance, the idea seems way too hopeful and optimistic. It's Newcastle we're talking about here, the mid-table team that […]

Newcastle United moved to second in the Premier League standings as they thrashed Leicester City 3-0 away from home at the King Power Stadium on Boxing Day. The Magpies scored all of their three goals in the first 32 minutes as they tore apart the home side’s defense. With only two minutes on the clock, […]

A sensational right footed curler from Joe Willock in the 67th minute earned Newcastle a huge 1-0 win over Chelsea on Saturday evening at St James’ Park. Willock latched on to a loose ball just on the edge of the penalty box after some wonderful wing play from Miguel Almiron. This was Newcastle’s fifth consecutive […]

Spurs and Newcastle do battle with TV coverage showing what could be a fascinating fixture. These are two clubs with high aspirations, albeit those differ. For instance, Newcastle is in the midst of a new era. This season, the club seeks European qualification via a high finish in the Premier League table. With one loss […]

Premier League VAR Lee Mason will not be on normal duties in upcoming EPL matches. This weekend, Mason drew attention due to a pair of controversial decisions from two games. Recently, the 50-year-old former referee retired from on-pitch duties to transition to a VAR official. Controversial Calls Both of Mason's recent questionable decisions disallowed goals […]

Just two games in, there is already a certain air around certain clubs in the English top flight. Liverpool's two draws has them a quick four points back of Manchester City and Arsenal. Those two clubs are the only clubs with two wins through two. However, plenty of teams have high moments over the first […]

The title race between Liverpool and Manchester City is one thing. However, equally enthralling is the battle for Champions League or Europa League qualification. As things stand, City, Liverpool and Chelsea look to have the top-three spots wrapped up. However, there are five teams within seven points of each other just behind Chelsea. Additionally, those […]

Some clubs played in the Champions League this week, others featured in the Europa League. Those are both competitions that a number of England's best want to get to next season. The main way that will happen will be decided in the race for the top-five. There are, practically at least, five teams fighting for […]

Another weekend of European soccer means another busy weekend for the EPL commentators on NBC. Last week, a number of storylines emerged. For one, Chelsea showed its depth and talent with a 7-0 beatdown of bottom-of-the-league Norwich. Also, West Ham picked up a crucial victory over Tottenham to send the Hammers to fourth in the […]

Southampton against Manchester City was the showpiece game of the weekend, following the home side's superb start to the season. Mike Jones was the man in charge at St Mary's and had a strange first 45 minutes. The most bizarre decision was to punish Sergio Aguero for a dive, when it was clear that Jose […]

Since the 1-0 loss away to Stoke City at the end of September, Alan Pardew and his side have enjoyed an incredible October renaissance. That result at the Britannia Stadium was perhaps the low-point of Pardew’s tenure at Newcastle – a time when the Londoner seemed certain to lose his job. The performance produced by […]

Two years ago, Fabricio Coloccini was named in the Premier League PFA Team of the Year after captaining Newcastle United to the cusp of a UEFA Champions League berth. In attack, Newcastle flaunted a fluid, exciting unit comprised of Demba Ba, Papiss Cisse and Hatem Ben Arfa, with Yohan Cabaye the architect from midfield. The […]

Another day, another humiliation. Newcastle United’s capitulation against Southampton last weekend was the fourth time this calendar year that the Magpies have lost by a four goal margin. Southampton helped themselves to four last season against Newcastle at St Mary’s in March whilst Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur helped themselves to goal gluts at St […]

In this week’s edition of Premier League Tactics Corner, we dive into Newcastle’s use of Emmanuel Riviere and Queens Park Rangers’ three-back system. Holding It Up Aston Villa did not put a shot on target in Saturday’s early game against Newcastle United, and the Magpies should have walked away victorious had their finishing been clinical. […]