Steve Bruce revelled in Newcastle’s “smash and grab” victory over Chelsea after Isaac Hayden’s last-gasp header eased them seven points clear of relegation trouble.The Magpies had to withstand a storm at St James’ Park before Hayden, who had started the game in midfield but ended it at right wing-back, struck four minutes into stoppage time to clinch a priceless 1-0...Full Story »

Isaac Hayden’s injury-time header handed Newcastle a priceless victory over Chelsea as Steve Bruce’s men eased themselves seven points clear of the Premier League drop zone.Hayden headed the returning Allan Saint-Maximin’s cross past Kepa Arrizabalaga four minutes into stoppage time to send the home fans among a crowd of 52,217 at St James’ Park into raptures.His first go...Full Story »

Newcastle head coach Steve Bruce is hoping the end of striker Joelinton’s 20-game goal drought will set the £40million man off and running.The 23-year-old Brazilian had not scored since August when he turned home substitute Tom Allan’s 82nd-minute cross in the Magpies’ 4-1 FA Cup third round replay victory over League One Rochdale at St James’ Park.Now Bruce is hopi...Full Story »

Joelinton ended his 20-game wait for a second Newcastle goal as the Premier League side dispatched League One Rochdale 4-1 to reach the FA Cup fourth round.Controversial owner Mike Ashley, on Tyneside for transfer talks with head coach Steve Bruce, was among a crowd of 29,786 at St James’ Park to see the man for whom he paid £40million in the summer score with an 82nd-minute strike.E...Full Story »

Defender Paul Dummett and striker Dwight Gayle are out of Newcastle’s FA Cup third round replay against Rochdale after limping out of Saturday’s Premier League draw at Wolves.Both men suffered hamstring strains before half-time at Molineux and were due to undergo scans on Monday morning to determine the extent of the damage.Striker Joelinton, who played on with a groin problem, is ye...Full Story »

Steve Bruce praised his patched-up Newcastle for claiming a point at Wolves as their “ridiculous” injury crisis deepened.The Magpies ended a three-game losing run after Miguel Almiron’s third goal in six games earned a 1-1 draw.Leander Dendoncker levelled in the first half and Martin Dubravka’s fine saves thwarted Raul Jimenez and Pedro Neto.Newcastle are six points above...Full Story »

Newcastle put a dent in Wolves’ top five hopes after Miguel Almiron earned a point at Molineux.The Magpies rode their luck but held on for a deserved 1-1 draw after two stunning saves from Martin Dubravka.The goalkeeper superbly denied Raul Jimenez and Pedro Neto and Matthew Longstaff cleared off the line from Matt Doherty.Leander Dendoncker cancelled out Almiron’s first-half op...Full Story »

Wolves will be without forward Diogo Jota again for the Premier League visit of Newcastle.Jota picked up a dead leg during the defeat at Watford on New Year’s Day, and will have further scans to determine the extent of the problem.Patrick Cutrone appears set to join Fiorentina, but midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White is available for selection having now recovered from a back problem. Defender W...Full Story »

Newcastle are hoping Ibrahimovic's arrival at AC Milan will help them land Piatek NEWCASTLE manager Steve Bruce hopes Zlatan Ibrahimovic can help him land AC Milan striker Krzysztof Piatek. Bruce is in talks with the Serie A club over the Polish forward, 24, whose place is under threat after the arrival of Swedish legend Ibrahimovic. Piatek signed from Genoa for £30million in the summer ...Full Story »

Steve Bruce admitted his side were made to pay for missed chances after being forced to settle for a 1-1 draw in their FA Cup third round tie at League One Rochdale.The Magpies dominated the first half and Miguel Almiron’s opener looked set to steer them into the next stage with the minimum of fuss before 40-year-old Aaron Wilbraham’s 79th minute equaliser capped a stirring comeback....Full Story »

Forty-year-old Aaron Wilbraham struck late to snatch a richly-deserved draw for League One Rochdale in their FA Cup third round clash with Newcastle at the Crown Oil Arena.Wilbraham combined with fellow substitute Luke Matheson, 23 years his junior, to equalise in the 79th minute after Miguel Almiron had put the Premier League side in front.Steve Bruce had named his strongest possible Newcastle ...Full Story »

Rochdale will have Jordan Williams back from suspension for their FA Cup third-round clash with Newcastle.The midfielder served a one-match ban during Wednesday’s League One victory over Accrington following his dismissal in the defeat by Gillingham last weekend.Dale’s injury problems are easing, with influential striker Ian Henderson returning from a dead leg and scoring, while Ryan...Full Story »

Ayoze Perez and James Maddison took full advantage of defensive howlers as Leicester maintained their distant pursuit of Premier League leaders Liverpool with a routine 3-0 victory at Newcastle.Brendan Rodgers restored six of the nine men he had rested at the weekend and saw the Foxes rip apart a weary Magpies team, who played the final 39 minutes with 10 men after Fabian Schar limped off with a...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti celebrated his second straight win in charge of Everton as Dominic Calvert-Lewin struck twice to end Newcastle’s nine-match unbeaten home run at St James’ Park.The 22-year-old striker, who headed the winner in Ancelotti’s opening game against Burnley on Boxing Day, shone once again as the Toffees secured a 2-1 success.Having fired his side in front after just 13...Full Story »

Newcastle manager Steve Bruce will be hoping Paul Dummett recovers from a groin problem in time for the visit of Everton.The Wales international missed the Boxing Day loss at Manchester United with the issue that he picked up last weekend in the win against Crystal Palace.Jetro Willems overcame a knee injury to start in his place at Old Trafford and Steve Bruce has some knocks to assess in the w...Full Story »

Newcastle United held an early lead at OId Trafford but were soundly beaten in the end, going down 4-1 to Manchester United. Manchester United return to winning ways as Anthony Martial scored twice in a 4-1 triumph over a generous Newcastle United side at Old Trafford. Having lost 2-0 to then-bottom Watford last time out, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side appeared to be suffering a Christmas hango...Full Story »

Anthony Martial’s brace bookended a thumping comeback triumph against Newcastle as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United got back to winning ways in style.Few could have foreseen these teams being separated by goal difference over Christmas, yet Steve Bruce’s side have confounded the doubters during a season in which his former side have gone from the sublime to the ridiculo...Full Story »

Man United beaten by Watford Manchester United and Newcastle will go head-to-head this coming Thursday. The Manchester powerhouse head into the tie on the back of a rather embarrassing 2-0 defeat to 20th place Watford. The loss at Vicarage Road would highlight one of United's biggest issues this campaign, which is that they really struggle against the sides below them. In fact, as highligh...Full Story »

Paul Pogba is pushing for a starting role when Manchester United host Newcastle on Boxing Day. The 26-year-old impressed off the bench in Sunday’s defeat at Watford as he returned from an ankle injury that has kept the France midfielder out since September. Axel Tuanzebe did not feature at Vicrarage Road through injury so is a doubt. Diogo Dalot, sidelined for two months, is closing in...Full Story »

Steve Bruce was thrilled to see £21million signing Miguel Almiron finally end his drought in style as Newcastle snatched a priceless Premier League victory over Crystal Palace.The 25-year-old Paraguay international marked his 27th appearance for the Magpies with his first goal, in the process claiming a 1-0 victory which was celebrated wildly at St James’ Park.Head coach Bruce, whose...Full Story »