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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F40%2Fmohamed-salah.jpg "Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017")
Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane fire Liverpool up to second
Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane are on the scoresheet as Liverpool beat Newcastle United 2-0 to climb up to second in the Premier League table.Mar 3, 19:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F04%2Fdejan-lovren.jpg "Dejan Lovren in action during the EFL Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Southampton on January 25, 2017")
Team News: Liverpool make two changes against Newcastle United
Liverpool recall Dejan Lovren and Jordan Henderson for their Premier League clash with Newcastle United.Mar 3, 16:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Frafael-benitez.jpg "Rafael Benitez watches on during the Premier League game between Newcastle United and Manchester City on December 27, 2017")
Team News: Newcastle United missing Islam Slimani in trip to Crystal Palace
New loan signing Islam Slimani fails to make Newcastle United's squad for Sunday's Premier League match at Crystal Palace due to a thigh complaint.Feb 4, 13:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F50%2Frafael-benitez.jpg "Rafael Benitez gives instructions during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017")
Newcastle United, Brighton & Hove Albion play out stalemate
Newcastle United drop a place closer to the relegation zone courtesy of a goalless draw with Brighton & Hove Albion at St James' Park.Dec 30, 16:53
Team News: Seven changes for Newcastle United against Brighton & Hove Albion
Rafael Benitez makes seven changes as Newcastle United host Brighton & Hove Albion this afternoon.Dec 30, 14:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F48%2Fdavid-moyes-west-ham-united.JPG "West Ham United manager David Moyes at the Premier League game against Manchester City on December 3, 2017")
Team News: Five changes for Newcastle United, West Ham United
Newcastle United make five changes for this afternoon's trip to West Ham United.Dec 23, 14:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F46%2Frafael-benitez.jpg "Rafael Benitez squats and barks during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017")
Rafael Benitez: 'Newcastle United were unlucky against Everton'
Rafael Benitez believes that Newcastle United were "really unlucky" as Everton's 1-0 win at St James' Park condemned the Magpies to a seventh defeat in eight games.Dec 14, 18:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F39%2Fwayne-rooney.jpg "Everton striker Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring during his side's Europa League clash with Apollon Limassol at Goodison Park on September 28, 2017")
Wayne Rooney goal gives Everton victory at Newcastle United
A first-half Wayne Rooney goal helps Everton claim a 1-0 win over Newcastle United in Wednesday night's Premier League meeting at St James' Park.Dec 13, 21:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F48%2Falvaro-morata_1.jpg "Alvaro Morata celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017")
Eden Hazard brace helps Chelsea past Newcastle United
Chelsea move level on points with second-placed Manchester United courtesy of a come-from-behind 3-1 victory over Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge.Dec 2, 14:22
Team News: Rafael Benitez makes five changes for Newcastle United trip to West Bromwich Albion
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez makes a number of changes to his starting lineup for the trip to West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League.Nov 28, 19:09
Newcastle United lose fourth game in a row as Watford win convincingly
Newcastle United fall to a fourth defeat in a row as Watford clinch a 3-0 win in Saturday's Premier League encounter at St James' Park.Nov 25, 17:00
Team News: Mikel Merino on bench for Newcastle United against Watford
Mikel Merino returns from injury to start on the bench as Newcastle United host Watford.Nov 25, 14:08
/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: 'Focus on Manchester United not Jose Mourinho'
Rafael Benitez says that he is "more concerned" about stopping the likes of Romelu Lukaku and Marcus Rashford than focusing on previous hostilities with Jose Mourinho.Nov 17, 16:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F42%2Fjose-mourinho_2.jpg "Jose Mourinho realises how many points adrift his side are during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Manchester United on October 21, 2017")
Preview:Manchester United vs. Newcastle United
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview as Jose Mourinho and Rafael Benitez renew their rivalry when Manchester United host Newcastle.Nov 16, 08:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Rafael Benitez shuts door on Jack Colback return
Rafael Benitez says that he has no intention of turning to Jack Colback to replace injured midfielder Mikel Merino, as five others are above him in the pecking order.Nov 3, 19:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F10%2Fashley-barnes-ragnar-klavan.jpg "Ashley Barnes and Ragnar Klavan in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Burnley on March 12, 2017")
Team News: Ashley Barnes starts up top for Burnley
Burnley coach Sean Dyche opts for a sole striker in the shape of Ashley Barnes as the Clarets welcome the visit of Newcastle United in the Premier League.Oct 30, 19:04
/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 thanks Rafael Benitez for showing faith in him
Mikel Merino reveals that the difference between his time at Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United is that the manager 'now trusts him' to do a job.Oct 26, 16:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F42%2Froy-hodgson.jpg "Roy Hodgson plays it cool during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017")
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson content with Wilfried Zaha substitution
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson says that he has no regrets over substituting Wilfried Zaha before the club conceded a decisive goal against Newcastle United.Oct 23, 17:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F35%2Fyohan-cabaye.jpg "Yohan Cabaye in action during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Swansea City on August 26, 2017")
Dermot Gallagher: 'Crystal Palace's Yohan Cabaye lucky to avoid red card'
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher says that Crystal Palace midfielder Yohan Cabaye was lucky to avoid a red card against Newcastle United.Oct 23, 11:10
Roy Hodgson: 'Crystal Palace unfortunate to lose'
Roy Hodgson says that he "cannot criticise" the performance of his Crystal Palace players as they were unfortunate to lose against Newcastle United.Oct 21, 17:31
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
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
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
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