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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F40%2Frafael-benitez_1.jpg "Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez reacts during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at St James' Park on October 1, 2017")
Rafael Benitez "really pleased" after late victory over Crystal Palace
Rafael Benitez puts Newcastle United's late 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace down to the effort shown by his players on the training ground.Oct 21, 17:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F42%2Fmikel-merino-charlie-austin.jpg "Mikel Merino tackles Charlie Austin during the Premier League game between Southampton and Newcastle United on October 15, 2017")
Mikel Merino: 'Winning feeling is great'
Newcastle United midfielder Mikel Merino hails three "important" points after he gives his side a late winner over Crystal Palace.Oct 21, 16:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F40%2Frafael-benitez.jpg "Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez reacts during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at St James' Park on October 1, 2017")
Mikel Merino snatches Newcastle United late win over Crystal Palace
Mikel Merino scores his first Premier League goal for Newcastle United to snatch them a late 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace at St James' Park.Oct 21, 15:57
Live Commentary: Newcastle United 1-0 Crystal Palace - as it happened
Relive how the action unfolded at St James' Park as Newcastle snatched an 86th-minute win over Crystal Palace, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates.Oct 21, 13:00
Team News: Florian Lejeune returns for Newcastle United
Florian Lejeune is brought into Newcastle United's starting lineup for the trip to face Southampton as one of two changes from last time out.Oct 15, 14:05
Newcastle United sign midfielder Mikel Merino on permanent deal
Newcastle United announce the permanent signing of Mikel Merino from Borussia Dortmund after the midfielder impressed during the early stages of his loan deal.Oct 13, 08:05
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Chris Hughton happy with "deserved" victory over Newcastle United
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton describes his side's 1-0 triumph against Newcastle United at the Amex Stadium as "a hard-fought victory".Sep 24, 17:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F38%2Frafael-benitez-chris-hughton.jpg "Rafael Benitez cleans Chris Hughton's ears during the Premier League game between Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United on September 24, 2017")
Tomer Hemed earns Brighton & Hove Albion win over Newcastle United
A second-half goal from Tomer Hemed earns Brighton & Hove Albion a 1-0 win over Newcastle United in their Premier League fixture at the Amex Stadium.Sep 24, 16:51
Live Commentary: Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 Newcastle United - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Brighton & Hove Albion's 1-0 win over Newcastle United in the Premier League.Sep 24, 14:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F36%2Frenato-sanches.jpg "Bayern Munich midfielder Renato Sanches warms up")
Team News: Renato Sanches makes Swansea City debut
Renato Sanches makes his debut for Swansea City as they welcome Newcastle United.Sep 10, 14:02
Mikel Merino: 'Outlook on life changed following Borussia Dortmund bus attack'
Borussia Dortmund midfielder and Newcastle United loanee Mikel Merino admits that his outlook on life changed dramatically following April's bomb attack on the team coach.Sep 10, 09:48
Newcastle United loanee Mikel Merino feels "blessed to play at St James' Park"
Newcastle United loanee Mikel Merino says that he feels "blessed to play at St James' Park" after quickly becoming a fan favourite on Tyneside.Sep 10, 09:34
Newcastle United off the mark with victory over West Ham United
Newcastle United beat West Ham United 3-0 at St James' Park to earn their first points of the 2017-18 Premier League season.Aug 26, 15:58
Team News: Joselu starts for Newcastle United
Joselu starts up front as Newcastle United welcome West Ham United.Aug 26, 13:04
Joey Barton: 'Rafael Benitez should stop moaning about lack of funds'
Joey Barton believes that Rafael Benitez should stop "moaning" about the lack of funds available at Newcastle United and get on with his job of coaching the team.Aug 21, 11:19
Rafael Benitez unsure if Newcastle United are ready for Premier League
Rafael Benitez admits that he is unsure whether Newcastle United are ready for the Premier League after a poor start to the season.Aug 21, 08:44
Graeme Souness slams Newcastle United defending in loss to Huddersfield Town
Graeme Souness describes Newcastle United midfielder Mikel Merino's defending for Huddersfield Town's winner on Sunday as being like "kids' football".Aug 20, 19:59
Team News: Newcastle United make three changes for Huddersfield Town trip
Rafael Benitez makes three changes to Newcastle United's starting XI to face Huddersfield Town at the John Smith's Stadium, while the hosts bring in Rajiv van La Parra.Aug 20, 11:34
Mike Ashley: 'I cannot compete financially with Premier League big guns'
Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley admits that he is unable to compete financially with the Premier League's big guns and adds that Rafael Benitez is aware of this.Aug 11, 19:49
Rafael Benitez 'told to trim Newcastle United squad'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez is reportedly told to offload players before he can bring in new faces.Aug 9, 16:59
Rafael Benitez "not happy" with Newcastle United's transfer activity
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez admits that he is "not happy" with the club's transfer activity this summer.Aug 9, 08:59
Rafael Benitez: 'Newcastle United moving in different directions at same time'
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez claims the newly-promoted Premier League club is moving "in different directions at the same time" in a bid to recruit new players.Aug 7, 10:20
Borussia Dortmund's Mikel Merino completes loan move to Newcastle United
Newcastle United complete the season-long loan signing of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mikel Merino.Jul 28, 11:08
Newcastle United 'agree fee with Borussia Dortmund for Mikel Merino'
Newcastle United reportedly agree a deal to sign Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino from Borussia Dortmund.Jul 26, 16:41
Manchester City beat Borussia Dortmund on penalties
Manchester City record a 6-5 penalty-shootout victory over Borussia Dortmund after the two teams play out a 1-1 draw in the International Champions Cup.Jul 28, 14:02
Manchester United lose to Borussia Dortmund in Shanghai
Gonzalo Castro scores twice as Borussia Dortmund record a 4-1 win over Manchester United in Friday's pre-season clash in Shanghai.Jul 22, 14:05
Borussia Dortmund sign Mikel Merino from Osasuna
Borussia Dortmund sign Spain Under-19 international Mikel Merino on a five-year deal.Feb 15, 18:30
Nino brace downs Barcelona B
Nino scores twice as Osasuna beat Barcelona B 2-0 in their Segunda Division match this evening.Aug 23, 19:32
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