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Decision made on whether Bruno Guimaraes travels to Paris
Bruno Guimaraes was forced off due to injury, as Newcastle United defeated PSV in the Champions League last Wednesday night. The talismanic United captain a big miss on Sunday, as Newcastle lost 2-0…
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January 27, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Nile Ranger exits his latest club
Nile Ranger is without a club once again. Back in October 2025, seventh tier Kettering Town announced that the former Newcastle United player: “Has left the Club with immediate effect by mutual…
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January 27, 2026 at 10:53 AM
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PSG up next and where there’s a will, there’s often a way
Most people know who PSG are. We certainly do; Newcastle United having taken four points from the Parisians in the so-called European Champions League group of death in the 2023/24 campaign.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:13 AM
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The most important person at Newcastle United?
Who do you think is the most important person at Newcastle United? A new report has looked at who is the most important man (or woman) at each of the 20 Premier League clubs.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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Newcastle United fans have got to get out of this apathetic mood and back the players
I usually get into St James’ Park about three quarters of an hour before the game. In that time I read the programme and watch the players do their pre match warm up. Which is the same every game…
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January 27, 2026 at 8:16 AM
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Objectively Fine, Emotionally Flat with Newcastle United
Why logic alone isn’t enough in the world of Newcastle United. There was a time when just being here would have been enough. A team competing on multiple fronts, safely inside the league’s upper tier…
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January 26, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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BBC Sport comments from ‘neutrals’ on Newcastle United after 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa
Interesting to read through these BBC Sport comments, following on from Newcastle United losing 2-0 against Aston Villa in the Premier League. The comments from neutrals especially telling…
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January 26, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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PSG v Newcastle Live TV and the global channel listings
Around the world, here are the channels you can watch PSG v Newcastle Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Wednesday (8pm (UK) kick-off).
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January 26, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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Newcastle United official announcement makes it 9 outgoing moves in January transfer window
It is now nine outgoing moves in the January transfer window for Newcastle United. Seven young players heading out on loan for the rest of the season and two sold as well. Cathal Heffernan and Ben…
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January 26, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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I hope that we never end up like Arsenal fans
I have to thank the Arsenal fans for cheering me up. Gutted that Newcastle United didn’t even get a point against Aston Villa, I then watched the match from the Emirates. I headed home rather than to…
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January 26, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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It is time to sell Anthony Gordon
In my opinion, this is where we are now at, it is time to sell Anthony Gordon
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January 26, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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Premier League clubs and their form since November international break and what it tells us
Interesting to look at the form of the 20 Premier League clubs since the November international break. The winners and losers. The upwardly mobile right through to those dropping like a stone.
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January 26, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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This is brutal for Newcastle United
This is proving to be a challenging season for Newcastle United. We all knew that trying to compete in four different competitions would be tough. However, fair to say that the schedule has been…
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January 26, 2026 at 11:16 AM
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Why I am so loathe to go over the top with criticism of these Newcastle United players
A lot of frustration as the Newcastle United players exited the pitch on Sunday. Eddie Howe’s team losing to Aston Villa. It always feels more painful when defeats happen at home. A sold out expectant…
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January 26, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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Newcastle United issue official transfer window reaction after defeat to Aston Villa
After the 2-0 home defeat to Aston Villa, Newcastle United issue official transfer window reaction.
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January 26, 2026 at 9:19 AM
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I’m sure my lass isn’t the only lovely lady on Tyneside to declare “AGAIN? You’re joking!!!”
Right, we now enter the twilight zone. This game marked the end of a considerable period of home comforts, as this was the sixth home game in a three week period. I’m sure my lass isn’t the only…
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January 26, 2026 at 8:33 AM
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Eddie Howe reflects on how Newcastle United lost to Aston Villa at St James’ Park
Eddie Howe watched on as Aston Villa took all three points on Sunday. Goals from Buendia on 19 minutes and Watkins on 88 minutes, condemning Newcastle United to defeat. It could have all been so…
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January 26, 2026 at 8:08 AM
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Maybe time to try this with Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa after seeing that against Aston Villa
I try not to be reactionary as a football fan. There are enough voices saying that it’s the end of the world after a loss, or that we are world beaters after we win, but even for someone who tries to…
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January 25, 2026 at 8:43 PM
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Unai Emery has fantastic reaction to Aston Villa winning against Newcastle United
Unai Emery had brought his Aston Villa team to St James’ Park on two previous occasions. A 5-1 defeat in 2023/24 and then a 3-0 loss at SJP in 2024/25. Indeed, 21 years since Aston Villa last won on…
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January 25, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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Newcastle 0 Aston Villa 2 and match ratings and comments on all Newcastle United players
We asked Mark Jankowski to give us his match ratings and player comments after Newcastle 0 Aston Villa 2. Pope 7 Made some smart saves, particularly one to deny Watkins at 1-0. Didn’t have much chance…
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January 25, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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3 Positives and 3 Negatives to take from Newcastle 0 Aston Villa 2
Sunday’s match ended Newcastle 0 Aston Villa 2. Ahead of each match we ask one of our writers to come up with three positives and three negatives following the game. Plenty to talk about after this…
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January 25, 2026 at 6:35 PM
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Seven reasons (make that eight..) why Newcastle United lost to Aston Villa today
Here you go, seven reasons why Newcastle United lost 2-0 to Aston Villa today. Tino Livramento, Jacob Murphy, Bruno Guimaraes, Will Osula, Dan Burn, Fabian Schar, Emil Krafth. If they had all been…
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January 25, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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Official Newcastle United injury update issued after 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa
Following the two goal defeat to Aston Villa, an official Newcastle United injury update has been issued. Eddie Howe talking to the media after the 2-0 defeat to Unai Emery’s side.
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January 25, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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Instant Newcastle United fan/writer reaction after Newcastle 0 Aston Villa 2
Newcastle 0 Aston Villa 2 – Sunday 25 January 2026 2pm Instant fan/writer reaction from some of our regular contributors on The Mag. Nat Seaton: ‘Sadly, a day to forget at St James’ Park.
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January 25, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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Unai Emery makes five changes in confirmed Aston Villa team v Newcastle United
The confirmed Aston Villa team v Newcastle United chosen by Unai Emery, has now been announced. The visitors looking to follow up Thursday night’s 1-0 Europa League win in Turkey against Fenerbahce.
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January 25, 2026 at 1:10 PM