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/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")
Report: Newcastle United eager to sign Luke Shaw on loan
Newcastle United are reportedly eager to make a loan move for out-of-favour Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw in January.Nov 26, 10:07
/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: 'We paid for our mistakes'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez laments "a couple of mistakes" after his side slump to their fourth straight defeat in the Premier League.Nov 25, 18:09
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
Rafael Benitez: 'Takeover talk should not cast doubt on my job'
Rafael Benitez does not believe that the uncertainty regarding ongoing talks over a proposed takeover at Newcastle United will cast doubt over his managerial position. Nov 25, 10:17
Rafael Benitez: 'Newcastle United must correct mistakes'
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez says that the Magpies must ensure that they "correct" the mistakes that were made in the 4-1 defeat to Manchester United.Nov 24, 17:23
Rafael Benitez "proud" of Newcastle United players
Rafael Benitez admits that conceding twice before the interval "made a huge difference", as Newcastle United let slip a one-goal lead to lose 4-1 at Manchester United.Nov 18, 20:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F09%2Fzlatan-ibrahimovic_3.JPG "Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic in action during the EFL Cup final against Southampton at Wembley on February 26, 2017")
Team News: Paul Pogba starts, Zlatan Ibrahimovic on bench
Paul Pogba starts and Zlatan Ibrahimovic is on the Manchester United bench against Newcastle United.Nov 18, 16:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F46%2Fchris-smalling.jpg "Chris Smalling celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017")
Live Commentary: Manchester United 4-1 Newcastle United - as it happened
Relive Manchester United's 4-1 victory over Newcastle United and the returns of Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic with Sports Mole's live text coverage from Old Trafford.Nov 18, 16:30
/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%2F46%2Fjonjo-shelvey_1.jpg "Jonjo Shelvey for Newcastle United during the Premier League match with Everton at Goodison Park on February 3, 2016")
Jonjo Shelvey: 'Avoiding relegation is still Newcastle United's primary goal'
Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey insists that avoiding relegation remains his side's main target this season despite their promising start to the campaign.Nov 15, 22:12
Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey happy with year in Championship
Midfielder Jonjo Shelvey claims that Newcastle United needed a year back down in the Championship in order to improve the team spirit at St James' Park.Nov 14, 16:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F39%2Fjuan-mata.jpg "Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata wheels away in celebration after opening the scoring during the Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on September 30, 2017")
Juan Mata looking forward to Rafael Benitez reunion
Manchester United attacker Juan Mata reveals that he is looking forward to seeing Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez on Saturday afternoon.Nov 13, 14:30
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Newcastle United takeover close to completion?
British businesswoman Amanda Staveley's PCP Capital Partners group will finalise their takeover of Newcastle United next week, according to a report.Nov 12, 22:10
Aleksandar Mitrovic 'attracting interest from Chinese, Championship clubs'
A number of clubs are monitoring Aleksandar Mitrovic as he has reportedly been told that he can leave Newcastle United when a replacement striker is signed in January.Nov 12, 21:23
Report: Cenk Tosun out of Newcastle United's price range
A report claims that Besiktas want £17m from Newcastle United for striker Cenk Tosun, which would make him the club's record signing.Nov 12, 15:53
Fernando Torres open to Premier League return with Southampton, Newcastle?
Former Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is believed to be open to securing a return to the Premier League after his deal with Atletico Madrid expires.Nov 12, 12:31
Rafael Benitez talks up Paul Dummett importance
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez insists that Paul Dummett has the ability to 'offer something different' when he returns to action.Nov 11, 20:45
Rafael Benitez to be given cash boost ahead of January window?
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez has reportedly been informed by the club's head of recruitment that funds will be made available to bring in new players in January.Nov 11, 14:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F44%2Frafael-benitez-eddie-howe.jpg "Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez meets Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe prior to their Premier League clash at St James' Park on November 4, 2017")
Rafael Benitez: 'We cannot afford to continue making mistakes'
Rafael Benitez warns his Newcastle United players that, unlike last season in the Championship, they can no longer afford to make sloppy mistakes.Nov 7, 22:05
Report: Newcastle United back in for midfielder Lewis Holtby
Hamburger SV midfielder Lewis Holtby reportedly remains a transfer target for Newcastle United, who could make a fresh approach when the window reopens in January.Nov 7, 21:18
Rafael Benitez: 'Last-gasp defeat is hard to take'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez admits that his side's stoppage-time defeat at home to struggling Bournemouth is difficult to take.Nov 4, 17:31
Live Commentary: Newcastle United 0-1 Bournemouth - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's blow-by-blow account of Bournemouth's late 1-0 win over Newcastle United in Saturday's Premier League clash at St James' Park.Nov 4, 14:00
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
Rafael Benitez: 'Newcastle United need perspective'
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez says that the North-East giants must remain upbeat about their start to the season, despite Monday's defeat to Burnley.Nov 3, 15:28
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez: 'We paid for our mistake against Burnley'
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez says that his team 'paid for their mistakes' in a 1-0 defeat to Burnley at Turf Moor on Monday night.Oct 30, 22:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F01%2Fsean-dyche.jpg "Sean Dyche shouts orders during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on January 2, 2017")
Burnley back to winning ways with slender win over Newcastle United
Burnley seal a slender 1-0 victory over Newcastle United to move up to seventh in the Premier League, while the Magpies sit ninth.Oct 30, 21:52
Rafael Benitez defends under-fire Ayoze Perez
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez says that under-fire attacker Ayoze Perez is "doing a great job" for the team.Oct 30, 09:13
Rafael Benitez: 'Easier to get England job than leading Premier League role'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez believes that an English manager is more likely to get the England job than a role at a leading Premier League club.Oct 29, 10:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F32%2Fjonjo-shelvey.jpg "Jonjo Shelvey sees red during the Premier League game between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur on August 13, 2017")
Jonjo Shelvey reveals anguish of Tottenham Hotspur dismissal
Jonjo Shelvey reveals the full extent of his anguish after being sent off against Tottenham Hotspur on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.Oct 28, 10:17
Rafael Benitez ignoring links to vacant Everton managerial job
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez all but rules himself out of the Everton job, stating that he is only focused on helping his current club.Oct 28, 09:08
Rafael Benitez: 'Newcastle United must not get too happy'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez says that the club must wait until January before making a judgement on their start to the season.Oct 27, 18:11
/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
Zinedine Zidane: 'I am not world's best coach'
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane insists that he is not the best head coach in world football, despite picking up the FIFA Best Coach of 2017 award on Monday night.Oct 26, 11:25
Rafael Benitez 'open to managing Spain' after Newcastle United job
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez reveals that he is open to managing Spain after he leaves his current job.Oct 25, 13:59
Rob Elliot: Newcastle United takeover talk "exciting"
Newcastle United goalkeeper Rob Elliot says that takeover talk surrounding the club is "exciting for everyone".Oct 24, 17:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F15%2Fmaurizio-sarri-napoli.JPG "Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri at the game against Lazio on April 9, 2017")
Chelsea to replace Antonio Conte with Maurizio Sarri?
Chelsea are allegedly considering replacing Antonio Conte with Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri.Oct 24, 16:49
Rafael Benitez 'to be handed £500m transfer budget'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez could reportedly have up to £500m to spend in the next two transfer windows should Amanda Staveley's proposed takeover go through.Oct 23, 13:31
Report: Newcastle United considering move for Hatem Ben Arfa
Newcastle United are considering a move for Paris Saint-Germain winger and former Magpies fan favourite Hatem Ben Arfa, according to reports.Oct 22, 20:35
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