Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez watches on during his side's EFL Cup clash with Nottingham Forest on August 29, 2018
Newcastle United to discuss Rafael Benitez's future this week?
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez will reportedly sit down with managing director Lee Charnley later this week to discuss the club's January transfer budget.
Sep 25, 07:44
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez watches on during his side's EFL Cup clash with Nottingham Forest on August 29, 2018
Rafael Benitez 'ready to leave Newcastle United'
Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez is reportedly willing to leave the club at the end of his contract next summer if he is not given more backing in the transfer market.
Sep 22, 09:02
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
Benitez 'deeply saddened' by Stephen Darby's retirement
Defender Darby was given his Liverpool debut by Benitez in 2008.
Sep 19, 10:57
Alexandre Lacazette and Federico Fernandez in action during the Premier League game between Newcastle United and Arsenal on September 15, 2018
Live Commentary: Newcastle United 1-2 Arsenal - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Arsenal register a 2-1 win over Newcastle United in Saturday's Premier League clash at St James' Park.
Sep 15, 12:59
Jonjo Shelvey in action for Newcastle United during pre-season on July 26, 2018
How Newcastle United could line up against Arsenal
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League meeting between Newcastle United and Arsenal, Sports Mole looks at how the Magpies could set out.
Sep 13, 15:00
General view of Newcastle United's St James' Park taken April 2018
Preview:Newcastle United vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Arsenal's Premier League trip to winless Newcastle United.
Sep 13, 14:26
Kyle Walker celebrates Manchester City's second goal against Newcastle United on September 1, 2018
Kyle Walker rocket helps Manchester City past Newcastle United
Manchester City beat Newcastle United 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium courtesy of a long-range strike from Kyle Walker early in the second half.
Sep 1, 18:25
Kyle Walker celebrates Manchester City's second goal against Newcastle United on September 1, 2018
Live Commentary: Manchester City 2-1 Newcastle United - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Man City's 2-1 win over Newcastle United, as Kyle Walker's second-half rocket earned the points for City.
Sep 1, 15:30
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Southampton on May 13, 2018
Preview:Manchester City vs. Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the Premier League clash between Manchester City and Newcastle United.
Aug 30, 13:25
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez watches on during his side's EFL Cup clash with Nottingham Forest on August 29, 2018
Rafael Benitez "not concerned" by Newcastle United display in EFL Cup loss
Rafael Benitez claims that he is "not concerned" by Newcastle United's display in the EFL Cup second-round defeat at Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night.
Aug 29, 21:29
Nottingham Forest striker Daryl Murphy celebrates with teammates after scoring during his side's EFL Cup clash with Newcastle United on August 29, 2018
Nottingham Forest dump Newcastle United out of EFL Cup
Newcastle United crash out of the EFL Cup in the second round courtesy of a dramatic 3-1 defeat against Nottingham Forest at The City Ground.
Aug 29, 20:46
Nottingham Forest striker Daryl Murphy celebrates with teammates after scoring during his side's EFL Cup clash with Newcastle United on August 29, 2018
Live Commentary: Nottingham Forest 3-1 Newcastle United - as it happened
Relive Nottingham Forest's dramatic 3-1 win over Newcastle United as the hosts progress into the third round of the EFL Cup following three stoppage-time goals.
Aug 29, 17:45
Jamaal Lascelles in action for Newcastle United on April 15, 2018
Jamaal Lascelles, Matt Ritchie 'involved in training-ground bust-up'
Newcastle United captain Jamaal Lascelles reportedly has to be separated from Matt Ritchie in a training-ground bust-up over the team's tactics against Chelsea.
Aug 29, 09:35
Mike Ashley pictured in June 2016
Newcastle United cancel fans' forum amid protests against owner Mike Ashley
Newcastle United cancel a fans' forum just 24 hours before it was scheduled to take place.
Aug 28, 14:20
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez is a little teapot on August 26, 2018
Jamie Carragher questions Rafael Benitez's pragmatic approach
Jamie Carragher wonders whether Rafael Benitez's pragmatic approach is harming his reputation as a manager.
Aug 27, 20:55
Rolando Aarons in action for Newcastle United in the EFL Cup in August 2017
Rangers boss Steven Gerrard wants out-of-favour Newcastle United winger?
Rangers boss Steven Gerrard is reportedly eyeing up a move for Newcastle United winger Rolando Aarons before the transfer deadline on Friday.
Aug 27, 15:26
Rafael Benitez in charge of Newcastle United on May 13, 2018
Salomon Rondon backs Newcastle United tactics against Chelsea
Newcastle United striker Salomon Rondon backs his side's defensive tactics against Chelsea on Sunday, despite their 2-1 loss at St James' Park.
Aug 27, 13:14
Rafael Benitez in charge of Newcastle United on May 13, 2018
Rafael Benitez denies bust-up with Jonjo Shelvey, Jamaal Lascelles
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez denies reports that Jonjo Shelvey and captain Jamaal Lascelles missed the defeat to Chelsea due to a training-ground bust-up.
Aug 26, 21:14
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez is a little teapot on August 26, 2018
Rafael Benitez unhappy with "soft" refereeing decisions
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez claims that his side were on the wrong end of two "soft" refereeing decisions during their 2-1 defeat to Chelsea.
Aug 26, 19:14
Rafael Benitez in charge of Newcastle United on May 13, 2018
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez defends conservative tactics in Chelsea loss
Rafael Benitez explains his defensive tactics following Newcastle United's narrow 2-1 Premier League defeat at the hands of Chelsea on Sunday afternoon.
Aug 26, 17:44
Eden Hazard in action for Chelsea on August 11, 2018
Team News: Eden Hazard handed first league start for Chelsea's trip to Newcastle United
Eden Hazard will make his first Premier League start of the season as Chelsea make two changes to their side for this afternoon's meeting with Newcastle United.
Aug 26, 14:03
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri celebrates after watching his side beat Huddersfield Town on August 11, 2018
Live Commentary: Newcastle United 1-2 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as an own goal from DeAndre Yedlin helps Chelsea register a 2-1 win over Newcastle United in the Premier League.
Aug 26, 14:00
Rafael Benitez in charge of Newcastle United on May 13, 2018
Rafael Benitez to delay decision on Newcastle United future until next spring
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez says that 'nothing has changed' when asked if he will consider staying on at St James' Park beyond next summer.
Aug 26, 13:48
Rafael Benitez in charge of Newcastle United on May 13, 2018
Rafael Benitez praises Maurizio Sarri
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez talks up the managerial ability of Chelsea counterpart Maurizio Sarri ahead of the Premier League clash between the two sides.
Aug 25, 21:46
Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah celebrates with Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane after opening the scoring during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion on August 25, 2018
Mohamed Salah maintains 100% Liverpool start
Liverpool move back to the top of the Premier League table courtesy of a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield.
Aug 25, 18:21
Rafael Benitez in charge of Newcastle United on May 13, 2018
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez expects Maurizio Sarri impact at Chelsea
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez says that he expects Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri to have a positive impact at Stamford Bridge.
Aug 24, 17:23
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri celebrates after watching his side beat Huddersfield Town on August 11, 2018
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri: 'Rafael Benitez gave me headstart at Napoli'
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri praises Newcastle United counterpart Rafael Benitez for the job that he did at Napoli before his arrival in Naples.
Aug 24, 15:55
Jamaal Lascelles in action for Newcastle United on April 15, 2018
Jamaal Lascelles: 'No need for Newcastle United to panic'
Newcastle skipper Jamaal Lascelles insists that there is no need to panic despite picking up just one point ahead of three successive matches against top-six teams.
Aug 21, 20:18
Newcastle United's Javier Manquillo receives treatment from medical staff after sustaining an injury during the match against Cardiff City on August 18, 2018
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez: "Too many things went against us"
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez says that he has no complaints about the workrate of his players, having held Cardiff City to a 0-0 draw despite a man disadvantage.
Aug 18, 14:14
Cardiff City's Neil Etheridge makes a save from Newcastle United's Ayoze Perez on August 18, 2018
Cardiff held to goalless draw by 10-man Newcastle United
Ten-man Newcastle United miss a 96th-minute penalty as Cardiff City hold on for a goalless draw to get off the mark for the 2018-19 Premier League season.
Aug 18, 13:29
Rafael Benitez in charge of Newcastle United on May 13, 2018
Team News: Rafael Benitez keeps Newcastle United summer signings on bench
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez decides to keep the majority of his summer signings on the bench for the Premier League fixture at Cardiff City.
Aug 18, 10:34
Cardiff City's Neil Etheridge makes a save from Newcastle United's Ayoze Perez on August 18, 2018
Live Commentary: Cardiff City 0-0 Newcastle United - as it happened
Relive the goalless draw between Cardiff City and Newcastle United as the 10-man Magpies miss a 96th-minute penalty in South Wales.
Aug 18, 10:30
Rafael Benitez in charge of Newcastle United on May 13, 2018
Matt Ritchie: 'Rafael Benitez is happy at Newcastle United'
Newcastle United winger Matt Ritchie insists that manager Rafael Benitez is "happy and upbeat" at the club despite seemingly being at loggerheads with owner Mike Ashley.
Aug 17, 21:53
Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock watches on during his side's 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League on August 11, 2018
Neil Warnock: 'Criticism of Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is hot air'
Cardiff City boss Neil Warnock claims that criticism of Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is a bit of "hot air".
Aug 17, 11:46
Mike Ashley pictured in June 2016
Dennis Wise defends Mike Ashley's stance over Newcastle United transfer business
Former executive director Dennis Wise says that he 'does not see a problem' with how Newcastle United go about their business in the transfer market.
Aug 13, 11:55
Mauricio Pochettino points at Tottenham Hotspur fans on May 13, 2018
Mauricio Pochettino: 'I am proud of my players'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino declares himself "proud" of the way that his players held on for victory against Newcastle United.
Aug 11, 14:07
Rafael Benitez in charge of Newcastle United on May 13, 2018
Rafael Benitez: 'Newcastle United deserved a draw'
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez insists that his side deserved "at least a draw" from their Premier League opener against Tottenham Hotspur.
Aug 11, 13:59
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane in action during the Premier League clash with Leicester City at Wembley on May 13, 2018
Team News: Harry Kane starts for Tottenham Hotspur against Newcastle United
Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane is handed a start for the club's Premier League opener with Newcastle United.
Aug 11, 10:33
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli celebrates with Harry Kane and Eric Dier after scoring in their Premier League clash with Newcastle United on August 11, 2018
Live Commentary: Newcastle United 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Tottenham's 2-1 victory over Newcastle United, as the visitors kicked off their campaign in winning style.
Aug 11, 10:30
Rafael Benitez in charge of Newcastle United on May 13, 2018
Newcastle United 'missed out on Ragnar Klavan signing'
Rafael Benitez reportedly wanted to sign Ragnar Klavan and Erik Pieters on transfer deadline day, only to be informed that they did not fit club criteria for new players.
Aug 10, 18:53
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