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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")
Live Commentary: Newcastle United 3-0 West Ham United - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Newcastle United's 3-0 win over West Ham United, as the Magpies got off the mark at the third time of asking.Aug 26, 13:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fslaven-bilic_2.jpg "West Ham manager Slaven Bilic during the EFL Cup (3rd Round) match between West Ham United and Accrington Stanley at the London Stadium on September 21, 2016")
Slaven Bilic: 'Newcastle United do not lack ambition'
Slaven Bilic suggests that he has little sympathy for Rafael Benitez ahead of this weekend's Premier League meeting between West Ham United and Newcastle United.Aug 24, 17:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F10%2Fpepe-reina-napoli.jpg "Napoli's Pepe Reina in the Serie A match against Roma on March 4, 2017")
Report: Pepe Reina wanted by Paris Saint-Germain
A report claims that Napoli goalkeeper Pepe Reina is on Paris Saint-Germain's radar, potentially forcing the Italian club to raid Real Sociedad for Geronimo Rulli.Aug 24, 11:30
Rafael Benitez confident Newcastle United can improve
Rafael Benitez says that he is "convinced" Newcastle United's form will improve after losing their first three games of the new season.Aug 24, 09:05
Newcastle United abandon efforts to sign Inter Milan forward Stevan Jovetic?
Newcastle United reportedly end their interest in trying to sign Inter Milan forward Stevan Jovetic.Aug 22, 17:38
Rob Elliot: 'Off-field negativity affecting Newcastle United'
Rob Elliot admits that Newcastle United's return to the top flight has been overshadowed by the ongoing transfer debate which has left boss Rafael Benitez frustrated.Aug 22, 14:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fslaven-bilic.jpg "Slaven Bilic watches on during the Premier League game between West Ham United and Liverpool on May 14, 2017")
West Ham United consider possible replacements for manager Slaven Bilic?
West Ham United reportedly consider managerial options as pressure intensifies on Slaven Bilic just two games into the Premier League season.Aug 22, 08:12
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
Rafael Benitez: 'I do not see an easy transfer window'
Rafael Benitez is not optimistic of Newcastle United's transfer market hopes this summer, saying that he does not "see an easy window yet".Aug 20, 19:05
Rafael Benitez urges Newcastle United players to cut out mistakes
Rafael Benitez admits that Newcastle United must improve both defensively and in attack after losing their opening two Premier League matches.Aug 20, 15:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F34%2Faaron-mooy.jpg "Aaron Mooy in action during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Newcastle United on August 20, 2017")
Aaron Mooy goal helps Huddersfield Town to win over Newcastle United
A second-half goal from Aaron Mooy earns Huddersfield Town a 1-0 win over Newcastle United in their first Premier League game at the John Smith's Stadium.Aug 20, 14:24
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F42%2Fdavid-wagner-huddersfield-town.jpg "Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner is unimpressed on October 16, 2016")
Live Commentary: Huddersfield Town 1-0 Newcastle United - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Huddersfield Town's 1-0 victory over Newcastle United in the Premier League.Aug 20, 11:30
Report: Newcastle United eyeing shock Andy Carroll reunion
West Ham United striker Andy Carroll is reportedly wanted by former side Newcastle United, six years after leaving his boyhood club.Aug 20, 08:20
Rafael Benitez looking to get the best out of new Newcastle United signing Joselu
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez admits that he will be using his Spanish to get the best out of new signing Joselu following the frontman's move from Stoke City.Aug 19, 12:39
Rafael Benitez: 'I cannot change our transfer situation'
Rafael Benitez appears to concede defeat with regards to Newcastle United's transfer approach this summer, admitting that he "cannot change anything".Aug 19, 09:02
Report: Aston Villa interested in Newcastle United midfielder Jack Colback
Steve Bruce is reportedly attempting to bring out-of-favour Newcastle United midfielder Jack Colback to Aston Villa.Aug 18, 18:48
Rafael Benitez: 'Newcastle United must sell players to make new signings'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez says that he must sell some of his current players if the club are to make further signings before the transfer deadline.Aug 18, 18:15
Rafael Benitez tips Joselu for successful season
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez backs summer arrival Joselu to make his mark for the Magpies during the 2017-18 season.Aug 18, 14:58
Newcastle United complete signing of Joselu from Stoke City
Newcastle United complete the signing of Joselu from Stoke City on a three-year deal.Aug 16, 08:05
Report: Rafael Benitez wants five more new signings at Newcastle United
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez is reportedly looking at bringing in five more signings before the transfer window closes.Aug 15, 18:49
Newcastle United pair Florian Lejeune, Paul Dummett out for "number of weeks"
Newcastle United confirm that Florian Lejeune and Paul Dummett will be out for a "number of weeks" after suffering injuries against Tottenham Hotspur.Aug 15, 10:17
Joey Barton: 'I can't see Rafael Benitez staying at Newcastle United'
Joey Barton believes that Rafael Benitez will leave Newcastle United before Christmas.Aug 15, 10:06
Rafael Benitez: 'Paul Dummett could be out for next fortnight'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez believes that centre-back Paul Dummett could be out of action for the next two weeks.Aug 13, 16:50
Rafael Benitez: 'Jonjo Shelvey has apologised for sending-off'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez says Jonjo Shelvey has apologised to his teammates after his sending-off for stamping on Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli.Aug 13, 16:37
/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")
Graeme Souness: 'Jonjo Shelvey has gone from captain to clown'
Graeme Souness believes that Jonjo Shelvey went "from captain to clown in 10 seconds" after he was sent off in Newcastle United's 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.Aug 13, 16:05
Rafael Benitez: 'Harry Kane tackle worse than Jonjo Shelvey stamp'
Rafael Benitez believes that Harry Kane's tackle on Florian Lejeune in Newcastle United's 2-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur was worse than Jonjo Shelvey's stamp on Dele Alli.Aug 13, 15:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F32%2Fdele-alli.jpg "Dele Alli applauds during the Premier League game between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur on August 13, 2017")
Dele Alli: 'Important for Tottenham Hotspur to stay professional'
Dele Alli hails Tottenham Hotspur for remaining professional in their 2-0 win at Newcastle United - who finished the match with 10 men - on Sunday.Aug 13, 15:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fmoussa-sissoko.jpg "Moussa Sissoko in action for Tottenham Hotspur on September 17, 2016")
Team News: Moussa Sissoko handed Tottenham Hotspur start
French midfielder Moussa Sissoko starts for Tottenham Hotspur against his former club Newcastle United in Sunday's Premier League clash.Aug 13, 11:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F32%2Fben-davies-ayoze-perez.jpg "Ben Davies and Ayoze Perez in action during the Premier League game between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur on August 13, 2017")
Live Commentary: Newcastle United 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage as Tottenham Hotspur beat 10-man Newcastle United 2-0 at St James' Park in the Premier League.Aug 13, 11:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Flucas-perez_1.JPG "Arsenal forward Lucas Perez in action during the EFL Cup clash with Reading at the Emirates Stadium on October 25, 2016")
Arsenal 'demanding £20m for Lucas Perez'
Arsenal reportedly slap a £20m asking price on the head of Spanish outcast Lucas Perez.Aug 13, 08:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F18%2Fjack-wilshere.jpg "Jack Wilshere sits with his leg in a protective brace ahead of the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Stoke City on May 6, 2017")
Newcastle United 'step up Jack Wilshere pursuit'
Newcastle United reportedly step up their attempts to sign Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere before the end of the transfer window.Aug 13, 08:26
Joey Barton worried about "power struggle" at Newcastle United
Joey Barton is worried that the "power struggle" between Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley and head coach Rafael Benitez could culminate in the latter leaving the club.Aug 11, 20:33
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
Report: Jack Colback exiled after Newcastle United training ground bust-up
Jack Colback is reportedly out of Rafael Benitez's plans at Newcastle United for good after a training ground bust-up.Aug 11, 18:45
Rafael Benitez: "My commitment is 100%"
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez pledges his '100% commitment' to the club despite reservations over their transfer policy.Aug 11, 13:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fkenedy-chelsea.jpg "Chelsea's Kenedy during the Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017")
Newcastle United to take Chelsea's Kenedy on loan?
Newcastle United reportedly close in on an agreement to take Chelsea outcast Kenedy on loan for the season.Aug 10, 12:09
Rafael Benitez to ditch Jack Colback?
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez is reportedly planning to leave Jack Colback out of his Premier League squad this season.Aug 9, 17:19
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