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/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")
Report: Rafael Benitez given £30m transfer kitty for January window
A report claims that Amanda Staveley's PCP Capital Partners company will back Rafael Benitez with £30m in January, ahead of completing a takeover of Newcastle United.Dec 14, 10:19
/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%2F46%2Fdavid-moyes_1.jpg "David Moyes shouts instructions during the Premier League game between Watford and West Ham United on November 19, 2017")
Newcastle United 'offer Aleksandar Mitrovic to West Ham United'
A report claims that Aleksandar Mitrovic could swap Newcastle United for West Ham United, with the Hammers being offered the chance to sign the Serbian striker.Dec 12, 13:29
/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: 'Value of club depends on first-team quality'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez hints that more investment is needed in the first team in order to make the Magpies a valuable option for buyers.Dec 11, 10:46
Rafael Benitez refuses to discuss Newcastle United takeover
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez refuses to discuss talk of a takeover at the club following his side's late 3-2 defeat at the hands of Leicester City.Dec 9, 21:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F48%2Frafael-benitez.jpg "Rafael Benitez gives instructions during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017")
Rafael Benitez bemoans repeated mistakes
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez warns his side that they cannot afford to make the same mistakes week after week if they are to survive in the Premier League.Dec 9, 20:03
Leicester City pile more misery on out-of-form Newcastle United
An 86th-minute own goal from Ayoze Perez sees out-of-form Newcastle United fall to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Leicester City at St James' Park.Dec 9, 19:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F40%2Fchristian-atsu.jpg "Christian Atsu in action for Newcastle United during their Premier League clash with Liverpool")
Team News: Jamaal Lascelles, Christian Atsu on Newcastle United bench for Leicester City clash
Jamaal Lascelles and Christian Atsu make the Newcastle United bench for their Premier League meeting with Leicester City.Dec 9, 16:33
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Mike Ashley holds face-to-face talks with Amanda Staveley
Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley holds face-to-face talks with Amanda Staveley as a proposed sale of the club moves closer.Dec 8, 12:52
Newcastle United target Cenk Tosun 'worth £88m'
Newcastle United are reportedly warned off their pursuit of Besiktas forward Cenk Tosun, whom the club have valued at £88m.Dec 5, 11:59
Rafael Benitez 'wants £20m in January'
Rafael Benitez believes that he will need a warchest of £20m in order to improve his Newcastle United squad before the second half of the season, according to a report.Dec 5, 10:14
Newcastle United linked with move for goalkeeper Iker Casillas
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez has reportedly added Iker Casillas to his list of transfer targets, despite the Porto keeper earning wages of around £5m a year.Dec 4, 13:49
/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")
Aleksandar Mitrovic 'interested in Anderlecht return'
Newcastle United forward Aleksandar Mitrovic is keen on a return to Anderlecht in the January transfer window, according to a report.Dec 3, 18:00
Rafael Benitez: 'Chelsea punished our mistakes'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez says that his side were made to pay for their mistakes in their 3-1 defeat at Chelsea.Dec 2, 15:52
/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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F37%2Feden-hazard_1.jpg "Eden Hazard in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017")
Team News: Eden Hazard recalled to Chelsea XI
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte hands a recall to Eden Hazard for the Premier League clash with Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge.Dec 2, 11:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F48%2Falvaro-morata.jpg "Alvaro Morata celebrates getting the Blues' second during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017")
Live Commentary: Chelsea 3-1 Newcastle United - as it happened
Relive Chelsea's 3-1 win over Newcastle as a brace from Eden Hazard either side of an Alvaro Morata header sees the champions come from behind at Stamford Bridge.Dec 2, 11:30
Newcastle United eyeing Galatasaray forward Garry Rodrigues?
A report claims that Newcastle United are weighing up a move for Cape Verde international Garry Rodrigues, who only made the switch to Galatasaray earlier this year.Dec 1, 19:00
Rafael Benitez relishing return to former club Chelsea
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez expects his reception to be "fine" when returning to Stamford Bridge for the first time as an opposition manager this weekend.Dec 1, 17:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Fluke-shaw-jose-mourinho.JPG "Luke Shaw is substituted in Manchester United's match against Sunderland on April 9, 2017")
Newcastle United put off by Luke Shaw asking price?
A report claims that Newcastle United showed an interest in signing left-back Luke Shaw from Manchester United, only to be put off by his £20m valuation.Dec 1, 09:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F15%2F28%2Fstamford-bridge.jpg "A general view of a corner flag ahead of the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on January 31, 2015")
Preview:Chelsea vs. Newcastle United
Sports Mole previews Saturday lunchtime's Premier League meeting between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge.Nov 30, 17:52
Championship trio want Newcastle United striker?
Three Championship clubs are reportedly interested in signing Newcastle United striker Alex Gilliead in the January transfer window.Nov 29, 16:19
Rafael Benitez: 'Fightback proves Newcastle United players care'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez insists that his side "deserved" their draw against West Bromwich Albion after battling back from two goals down.Nov 29, 09:58
Newcastle United come from behind to claim draw at West Bromwich Albion
Newcastle United come from two goals down to claim a 2-2 draw against West Bromwich Albion in Tuesday night's Premier League match at The Hawthorns.Nov 28, 21:55
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
Rafael Benitez calls for unity at Newcastle United
Manager Rafael Benitez calls on the club's supporters to "stick" with his Newcastle United players after a poor run of form in the Premier League.Nov 27, 14:15
Rafael Benitez content with Newcastle United's start to the season
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez suggests that he remains unconcerned by his side's form, despite four successive defeats being recorded in the Premier League.Nov 27, 14:01
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
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
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
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