Newcastle United news

Barcelona’s season has been rocked by a devastating double injury blow following their exit from the Copa del Rey. Despite a 3-0 victory against Atletico Madrid in the semi-final second leg, the Catalans went out 4-3 on aggregate and, more importantly, lost two vital components of their backline. The club has now confirmed that both Alejandro Balde and Jules Kounde sustained significant hamstring injuries during the high-stakes encounter, leaving manager Hansi Flick with a major selection headache ahead of their Champions League round of 16 tie against Newcastle.

Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick has dropped a significant hint that the Red Devils will prioritise the signing of a new left winger this summer. The admission comes after a period of radical upheaval under former manager Ruben Amorim, whose tactical shifts led to a mass exodus of wide talent from Old Trafford. Despite the club previously spending over £170 million on the likes of Antony and Jadon Sancho, the current squad finds itself remarkably thin on the flanks as they transition back to a more traditional 4-2-3-1 system.

Manchester United moved up to third in the Premier League standings after securing their sixth win in seven games under Michael Carrick on Sunday, seeing off Crystal Palace 2-1 at Old Trafford. Although Benjamin Sesko and Bruno Fernandes deservedly dominated the headlines after respective goal-scoring turns, Casemiro's stellar work in the middle of the park was also essential to the victory, which has become a theme for the resurgent Red Devils since the turn of the year.

Former England and Premier League star Andy Carroll is facing a court trial next year following accusations that he repeatedly contacted his ex-wife, Billi Mucklow. The veteran striker allegedly breached a non-molestation order last spring. After missing a recent hearing due to an administrative mix-up, a judge has now officially set his trial date for early 2027.

We’ve got five Premier League predictions for Matchday 29 this week, with some significant movement on the table likely.

Newcastle United's preparations for their high-stakes midweek clash against Manchester United have been thrown into chaos following a sickness outbreak at Darsley Park. Striker Nick Woltemade is facing a race against time to be fit after missing several days of training, leaving manager Eddie Howe grappling with a depleted squad as the Magpies look to arrest their recent slump in Premier League form.

Ex-Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is reportedly in line for a return to the Premier League. Displaced by Karim Benzema at Al-Hilal, Chelsea, Newcastle United, and Tottenham are all said to be monitoring the 26-year-old as he seeks a redemption arc to silence the critics who once labelled him a flop at Anfield.

Manchester City and Real Madrid face off in the UCL knockout stage for the fifth consecutive year. They are set to renew a modern-day rivalry.

Former Newcastle United and Watford defender Daryl Janmaat has opened up for the first time about the dark period that followed his playing days, revealing a battle with cocaine addiction that nearly cost him everything. The 36-year-old admitted he "hit a very deep point, really very deep," after a knee injury forced him to hang up his boots prematurely.

Manchester City are reportedly ready to break the world-record transfer fee for a full-back to secure the services of Newcastle United star Tino Livramento. After a period of transition in the defensive wide areas, Pep Guardiola has identified the former Chelsea academy graduate as the essential piece of his tactical puzzle heading into the next campaign.

Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool, among others, have been told how much it will cost to lure Newcastle's star players away from St. James' Park this summer. A host of key Magpies players have been linked with departures in recent months as Premier League rivals seek to exploit their sub-par season to boost their own respective squads.

How to watch the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Everton, as well as kick-off time and team news

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has issued a prickly response to rumours linking Anthony Gordon with a big money transfer away from St. James' Park. Gordon is reportedly on Liverpool's radar as the Reds weigh up a move for the England international in a bid to rectify their left wing issues. The defending champions aren't the only side reportedly keen on the former Everton man, however.