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Flick delivers Yamal fitness update ahead of UCL decider vs Newcastle

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has confirmed that Lamine Yamal is fully fit and ready for the club's high-stakes Champions League round-of-16 second leg against Newcastle United. The 18-year-old sensation was notably rested during the weekend win over Sevilla in La Liga, leading to speculation regarding his physical condition. However, the German tactician has dismissed any injury concerns, insisting his talisman is prepared for the decisive clash at the Spotify Camp Nou.

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Why Newcastle might sell Woltemade after just one season

When Newcastle beat Bayern Munich to the signing of towering Stuttgart frontman Nick Woltemade in August, it was seen as major coup on the back of their qualification for the 2025-26 Champions League. Indeed, Eddie Howe was delighted to see the club-record, £65 million ($88m) deal pushed through late in the summer transfer window, with the German snapped up as a replacement for Liverpool-bound Alexander Isak.

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‘Not the same’ - Forest urged to re-sign Newcastle flop Elanga

Anthony Elanga has been told he is “not the same sort of person” since completing a £55 million ($73m) transfer to Newcastle, with Nottingham Forest being urged to consider re-signing the flying winger if their Premier League status can be retained. Former Reds striker Marlon Harewood, who also spent time on loan at St James’ Park, has told GOAL why familiar faces should be on the City Ground recruitment radar.

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Man City, Liverpool & Arsenal monitoring Lewis Hall

Newcastle United are bracing themselves for a summer of heavy interest in Lewis Hall, with three Premier League rivals all firmly in the hunt. Scouts from Manchester City, Liverpool, and Arsenal have reportedly been "closely monitoring" the defender as they weigh up big-money moves at the end of the season.

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Newcastle share fitness update on Tonali ahead of Barca clash

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has provided an update on Sandro Tonali’s fitness ahead of a huge game in the Champions League against Barcelona at the Spotify Camp Nou. The former AC Milan man fell victim to a bug that has been spreading through the first-team squad over the last few weeks, leaving the coaching staff sweating on his fitness ahead of the second leg against Hansi Flick's side.

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'Incompetent' - Tierney in Chelsea huddle branded a ‘terrible look’

Former referee Mark Clattenburg has strongly criticised match official Paul Tierney for standing inside a Chelsea pre-match huddle during their Premier League clash against Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge. Following Newcastle's 1-0 victory, Clattenburg described the bizarre moment as a terrible look, insisting Tierney's perceived arrogance understandably angered the visitors.

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Gordon hits back at Rooney and Shearer's 'complete nonsense'

The drama began when Anthony Gordon was omitted from Newcastle’s starting line-up for their massive Champions League last-16 first leg against Barcelona last Tuesday. Despite the magnitude of the occasion, the winger was only fit enough for a place on the bench, sparking a wave of criticism from high-profile pundits who questioned his commitment and professional conduct on the night, claims to which the Magpies' man has now emphatically responded.

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Rosenior admits tactical error in Newcastle loss

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior expressed deep frustration after a 1-0 home loss to Newcastle, identifying a critical tactical breakdown in his pressing system. Despite dominating, the Blues boss rued a lack of "mental freshness" in attack, while hitting out at the focus on his side's pre-match huddle over a "clear" penalty on Cole Palmer that was not awarded.

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Rosenior to contact PGMOL after Chelsea defeat

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior was left fuming after a sequence of events saw referee Paul Tierney situated inside the Blues' team huddle just moments before the Premier League clash against Newcastle United began. The head coach believes the focus from the officiating team was in the wrong place, contributing to a sense of frustration on a night where Chelsea fell to a 1-0 defeat.

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Referee caught in bizarre Chelsea huddle

Fans at Stamford Bridge witnessed a comical scene on Saturday as Chelsea’s XI "recruited" referee Paul Tierney for their pre-match huddle. Trapped in the circle, the official stood stoically with the ball while players held their tactical talk around him. The bizarre moment created a unique Premier League visual that quickly went viral.

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Joao Pedro goes missing as Chelsea punished by Newcastle

Chelsea lost crucial ground in the race for the Champions League as Anthony Gordon's goal earnt Newcastle United a 1-0 Premier League win at Stamford Bridge. The Blues huffed and puffed but looked far from their best as Joao Pedro offered little threat in attack while substitute Liam Delap missed a huge chance to equalise. For the Magpies' first-half winner, a severe lapse in judgement by both Trevoh Chalobah and Wesley Fofana allowed Joe Willock in behind, while Gordon tapped in unchallenged.

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Arsenal or Man City bound? Tonali agent opens up on PL elite 'goal'

Sandro Tonali remains a man in high demand across the European elite, and his representative, Giuseppe Riso, has suggested that the Newcastle star is exactly where he needs to be to facilitate a future move to the very top of the English game. Riso addressed reports linking the former AC Milan midfielder with heavyweights such as Arsenal and Manchester City, noting that the plan upon leaving Italy was always to elevate Tonali into the bracket of "stellar" global talents.

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Turmoil & luck: How to build a Premier League record breaker

James Milner has told GOAL, in an exclusive interview, how “turmoil” and “luck” helped to mould him into a record breaker. The former Leeds, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Liverpool star, who is now on the books at Brighton, has made more Premier League appearances than any other player. How did he reach that point? The man himself explains.

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Arsenal plotting Livramento transfer swoop

Arsenal are keeping a close watch on Newcastle United full-back Tino Livramento as they reportedly consider making a summer bid for the England international. The Gunners are looking to bolster their defensive options, and the 23-year-old has emerged as a primary target for Mikel Arteta.

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Concern for Barca as Yamal misses training after Newcastle draw

Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal missed training on Thursday, sparking concerns ahead of Sunday’s La Liga clash with Sevilla. The 18-year-old, who rescued a 1-1 draw for Barca against Newcastle in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie on Tuesday night, is said to be struggling with illness.

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How NIGHTMARE set of UCL results for PL clubs impacts qualifying spots

The Premier League's quest to secure a fifth Champions League qualification spot again for next season was dealt a hammer blow this week following a string of disastrous results on Europe's elite stage. UEFA’s European Performance Spots (EPS) are awarded to the two nations whose clubs perform best across all three major European competitions, but the English top flight is suddenly looking over its shoulder.

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🎥 | Dwight Gayle on Arsenal rejection, idolising CR7 & more

Former Crystal Palace and Newcastle United striker Dwight Gayle is the latest guest on the Beast Mode On Podcast, where he discusses his journey from non-league to the Premier League after being let go by Arsenal as a youngster. Now 36, Gayle looks back at idolising David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo, why it never clicked with Tony Pulis and much more.

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Howe praises 'outstanding' Newcastle after 'soft' last-gasp Barca penalty

Eddie Howe whisked away the frustration of a "soft" late equaliser to focus on what he described as an "outstanding" Newcastle United performance against Barcelona. St James' Park was rocking as the Magpies went toe-to-toe with the Catalan giants, only to be denied a first-leg advantage by a controversial late penalty that leaves the Champions League round of 16 tie on a knife-edge heading into the second leg at Camp Nou.

Frequently asked questions

A group of workers from the Woolwich Arsenal Armanent Factory, who called themselves Dial Square, formed a football team in 1886. They would later rename themselves to Royal Arsenal in the same year. In 1893, the club was renamed to Woolwich Arsenal, before finally being named just Arsenal in 1919, six years after they moved to Highbury.

American billionaire Enos Stanley Kroenke is the owner of Arsenal, purchasing the club via Arsenal Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE).

The Emirates Stadium is the name of Arsenal's stadium. It has been the team's home ground since 2006, replacing Highbury, which served as Arsenal's home venue from 1913.

The Emirates Stadium has a capacity of 60,704 and is among the UK's biggest football venues.

Arsenal have won 48 trophies till date, including 13 league titles and a record 14 FA Cups.

Arsenal have 13 English top flight titles to their name, making them the third-most successful team behind Man Utd and Liverpool. They, however, won their last title over two decades ago.

London-born Irish defender David O'Leary sits at the top of the list for most Arsenal appearances in history. O'Leary spent 18 years at the club and made 722 appearances in all competitions, ahead of Tony Adams, George Armstrong, and Lee Dixon.

Thierry Henry is Arsenal's leading goalscorer of all-time with 228 goals in 377 games. No other Arsenal player has scored over 200 goals for the club, with Ian Wright sitting in second place (185 goals in 288 games).

Thierry Henry, Cesc Fabregas, Dennis Bergkamp, Mesut Ozil, Robert Pires, and Robin van Persie are among the popular footballing names to have played for Arsenal.

Arsene Wenger, Unai Emery, George Graham, and Herbert Chapman are among the biggest names to have been in charge of Arsenal throughout their notable history.

Arsenal have a pretty unique nickname, called The Gunners. This nickname is a reference to the club's origins in the late 19th century, when a group of workers from the Royal Arsenal armanent factory in Woolwich formed the club. That's also the reason why the Arsenal badge includes a cannon.