Chelsea were made to work for three points against Newcastle United, who succumbed to a Marcos Alonso goal in the 73rd minute. Marcos Alonso found a way through Newcastle United's resolute defence to give Chelsea a hard-earned 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The vigour evident in a 4-1 victory over Southampton a fortnight ago largely eluded Frank Lampard's men on their return from t...Full Story »

Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez will make a late decision on striker Islam Slimani ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash with Manchester United.The loan signing from Leicester arrived with a thigh injury and although he is training, he remains a doubt for the game.Defender Ciaran Clark (knee) and midfielder Mohamed Diame (knock) are fit, but full-back Jesus Gamez (ankle) is not yet ready to...Full Story »

Ciaran Clark again misses out for Newcastle when the Sky Bet Championship leaders host Burton at St James' Park. Clark suffered medial ligament against Fulham last month and is not ready to return. Fellow defender DeAndre Yedlin will also be absent with a thigh injury, although Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez expects to have him available. Benitez has no other injury problems as Newcastle se...Full Story »

Newcastle came from behind to stun Brighton with two late goals to reclaim top spot in the Championship. The Seagulls were leading through Glenn Murray's controversial penalty until a fluked effort from Mo Diame nine minutes from time hauled Newcastle level. Then with a minute to go, substitute Ayoze Perez secured a 2-1 victory and lifted the Magpies back above Brighton at the summit. Both th...Full Story »

Ciaran Clark's late own goal kept Newcastle from going top of the Sky Bet Championship as QPR earned a 2-2 draw at St James' Park. Jonjo Shelvey put the Magpies ahead inside the first minute but Conor Washington's second goal in as many games gave the visitors a deserved equaliser before half-time. Matt Ritchie continued his hot streak in front of goal by heading the hosts back in the lead e...Full Story »

Rafael Benitez is likely to use the depth of his squad once again as Newcastle go in search of a sixth successive Sky Bet Championship victory against Wolves. The Spaniard made four changes for Tuesday night's 6-0 rout at QPR with Ciaran Clark, Isaac Hayden, Ayoze Perez and Aleksandar Mitrovic replacing Chancel Mbemba, Jack Colback, Mohamed Diame and Dwight Gayle. Colback was an unused substit...Full Story »

Ciaran Clark's own goal snatched a first competitive victory over Sweden from the Republic of Ireland's grasp on another night of heartache at the Stade de France. Ireland looked to be on their way to a first win at the European Championship finals since they beat England in Stuttgart in 1988, courtesy of Wes Hoolahan's fine 48th-minute strike. But their hopes were dashed in Saint Denis when...Full Story »

Late goals from Ciaran Clark and Idrissa Gana spared Aston Villa's blushes for a second time as the Premier League strugglers overcame Wycombe 2-0 in their FA Cup third-round replay. Villa Park was the scene of Wycombe's semi-final appearance in 2001. Wanderers were heroic in defeat to Liverpool that day and it was a similar story on Tuesday night. The League Two promotion hopefuls had more ...Full Story »

Carles Gil could make his full Aston Villa debut when they host Bournemouth in the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday. The Spanish midfielder made a bright second-half cameo in last week's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool after signing from Valencia. Gabby Agbonlahor and Joe Cole (both hamstring) are doubts and Ron Vlaar (knee), Philippe Senderos (calf) and Libor Kozak (broken leg) are out, but Ciaran Clark...Full Story »

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has complete faith in the abilities of Ciaran Clark and Nathan Baker to cover for Jores Okore. Denmark international Okore suffered cruciate ligament damage in last weekend's home defeat to Newcastle which will rule him out for the remainder of the season. The news this week came as a major blow to Lambert, who signed the player from FC Nordsjaelland in a bid...Full Story »