Newcastle United’s FA Cup dreams were dashed at St James' Park as Manchester City staged a clinical comeback to secure a 3-1 victory and a place in the quarter-finals. Despite a blistering start from the Magpies that saw Harvey Barnes open the scoring, the treble-chasers asserted their dominance through Savinho and a decisive brace from Omar Marmoush.

Anthony Gordon and Kieran Trippier have explained why they argued on the pitch during Newcastle United's 6-1 win at Qarabag in the Champions League on Wednesday. Gordon scored four times as the Magpies all but secured their place in the last 16, but there was a notable incident just before the half-time break between the forward and Trippier.

January is often described as the grimmest month of the year, but it can also be a time of renewal, a moment to make a fresh start. And for football clubs, the opening of the January transfer window provides an opportunity for clubs to breathe new life into their disappointing campaigns and invest for the future.

The Three Lions need to rethink their strategy after four dismal performances and reverting to a 5-3-2 formation could help them get their mojo back