Newcastle will look to claim another three points in the Champions League when they go to Marseille tonight. Eddie Howe's side have struggled in the Premier League but have had no such issues in Europe with three wins from their opening four games. Lady Luck smiled on them on Saturday as they beat Manchester City in controversial fashion and they will hope it has followed them to the Velodrome in what should be a hostile atmosphere.
Tensions often boil over on a football pitch, but it's generally seen as the done thing for players to train their sights on the opposition. That's why you had to pinch yourself when Everton team-mates Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane squared up to each other in the 13th minute of their side's 1-0 win at Manchester United on Monday night.
I think obviously at Newcastle there's been a lot of talk about their squad and is it strong enough? Probably big concern for Eddie Howe is maybe the lack of cover, especially at fullback where they've had injuries to the likes of Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento. So maybe cover at left back and right back with Kieran Trippier not getting any younger either. That could be something that Newcastle could look at.
Man City are planning to sign a new right-back next summer, and their top target continues to be Newcastle's Tino Livramento. The 23-year-old, who returned to action against Pep Guardiola's side on Saturday, could be in for a 2026 move to Manchester, although that would depend on whether he pens a new contract at St James' Park. Livramento is out of contract in 2028, and in preparation of him entering the final 2.5 years of this deal,
There's one in the first half with Phil, I feel like they were saying it was very clear. Out of all the decisions, it's the second goal. I think we need to make it make sense, because where's the sense in their player pushing our goalkeeper outside the goal? What are we allowing, and for how long? Sometimes you allow it, sometimes you don't. Where's the rule? What can you actually do?
Manchester United are interested in signing the Ajax defender Jorthy Mokio. According to Sacha Tavolieri, the 17-year-old defender is a target for Newcastle United as well. However, Manchester United are very serious about signing him, and it will be interesting to see if they can get the deal done. Mokio has been linked with Liverpool and Chelsea as well. Jorthy Mokio to Man United?
Newcastle United are interested in signing the French international midfielder Matteo Guendouzi. The 26-year-old has not been at his best this season, and he is being linked with a move away from Lazio. According to reports via SportWitness, the player could be sold in the coming months for a fee of around 25-30 million. Along with Newcastle, Sunderland are keeping tabs on his situation as well.
The 24-year-old will be out of contract at the end of the season, and Everton have not been able to agree on a new deal with him yet. According to Football Insider, Newcastle are scouting the player regularly and they are hoping to sign him on a bargain. It will be interesting to see if they decide to sign him for a nominal amount of money in January.
We don't think it is a serious injury but we are getting him scanned and waiting on the result. I think there is every chance he might miss our game on Sunday but we will give him every opportunity to be fit. I feel relaxed about him being with England. It will all be done with England's blessing in terms of whether he is fit or not fit. We will work together to find the best solutions for Anthony.
Newcastle United signed Vakhtang Salia from Dinamo Tbilisi during the summer transfer window. The 18-year-old attacker is highly rated at the club, but he has yet to feature for the Premier League club because of injury problems. He will be hoping to return to action quickly and establish himself as a first-team player for the club. He is a long-term investment for Newcastle, and they will hope to nurture him into an important player.