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File photo of Kieran Trippier.© AFP Newcastle defender Kieran Trippier announced his retirement from international football on Thursday after winning 54 caps for England. The 33-year-old played a major role in helping the Three Lions become a force at major tournaments over the past six years. Trippier’s sole international goal came in a…
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Noni Madueke hit a hat-trick as Chelsea crushed Wolves 6-2 to give Enzo Maresca his first Premier League win as Blues boss, while Newcastle rescued a controversial 1-1 draw at Bournemouth on Sunday. Maresca suffered a 2-0 loss against Manchester City last weekend in his first game since arriving from Leicester to replace…
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has blasted Chelsea’s ruthless sacking of Mauricio Pochettino.© AFP Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has blasted Chelsea’s ruthless sacking of Mauricio Pochettino as “harsh” and a “sad” moment for the English Premier League. The Argentine was axed this week after just a year in charge despite steering Chelsea to a…
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Newcastle enjoyed a meteoric rise during the first 18 months of their new era under the control of the Saudi sovereign wealth fund but the Magpies’ progress has stalled this season. Eddie Howe’s men are languishing in 10th place in the Premier League with 10 games to go and any hope of the club’s first…
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Bernardo Silva scored twice as Manchester City beat Newcastle 2-0 to reach the FA Cup semi-finals on Saturday, while Coventry struck twice in stoppage time to stun Wolves 3-2. Holders City remain on course to repeat their treble triumph of Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup last season as Pep Guardiola’s men…
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Mauricio Pochettino called for the Chelsea fans to trust his players after a 3-2 win over Newcastle on Monday propelled the Blues back into contention for European football next season. Pochettino had faced open revolt from among his own support during last weekend’s 2-2 draw at Brentford. The former Tottenham boss has suffered a difficult…
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Newcastle had been waiting 20 years for a night like this and it was worth the wait for 50,000 Geordies as the Magpies blew away Paris Saint-Germain 4-1 to announce their arrival as a Champions League threat. The first ever meeting between the clubs pitted the sporting interests of Saudi Arabia up against Qatar. Saudi…
Holders Manchester City and other top European clubs will learn their Champions League fate for this season when the draw for the group stage takes place in Monaco on Thursday. Pep Guardiola’s side finally won the trophy for the first time when they defeated Inter Milan 1-0 in last season’s final in Istanbul in June….