All news by author: Simon Bird

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Alexander Isak vs Callum Wilson - Eddie Howe fuelling Newcastle striker battle
Eddie Howe finally has two in-form strikers at his disposal after Callum Wilson impressively returned from injury to challenge Alexander Isak for Newcastle's No.9 spot
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Joe Willock targets dream double after suffering "worst defeat" with Newcastle
The Newcastle midfielder is at the top of his game, driving Eddie Howe’s side to third place, including a breakthrough goal against Manchester United on Sunday - and he has big dreams
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Howe responds to "nonsense" Ten Hag claims over Newcastle time-wasting
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag made a dig at Newcastle's time-wasting ahead of the Carabao Cup final, but Eddie Howe has responded after the Magpies got some revenge in their latest meeting on Sunday
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Newcastle prove they are real deal with complete team performance vs Man Utd
Newcastle United are chasing Champions League football with a Premier League top four finish and took a major step with a convincing victory over Man Utd at St James's Park
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Eddie Howe outlines intensified Newcastle "motivation" after Man Utd defeat
Newcastle lost 2-0 to Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final in February and ahead of their Premier League meeting this weekend, Eddie Howe is ready to exact revenge
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Eddie Howe responds to Erik ten Hag's 'annoying' comment as he makes Man Utd vow
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag complained about Newcastle's "annoying" style of time-wasting before the Carabao Cup final last month and Eddie Howe has responded to those quotes
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Premier League toughen rules on club ownership ahead of Man Utd takeover
Manchester United are in the midst of a club sale as the Premier League has decided to crackdown on club owners and directors with a new ban
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Super McTominay sinks Spain with brace as he sends Erik ten Hag position message
SCOTLAND 2-0 SPAIN: Manchester United star Scott McTominay scored twice to help Scotland claim a stunning win over Spain to move clear at the top of their Euro 2024 qualification group
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Michael Carrick should snub West Ham and Tottenham and wait for Man Utd job
Michael Carrick has been linked with the potentially soon to be vacant roles at former clubs Tottenham and West Ham - but after his heroics at Middlesbrough, Manchester United will be keeping tabs
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McTominay sends message to Man Utd boss Ten Hag with quickfire Scotland double
SCOTLAND 3-0 CYPRUS: McTominay netted from close range in the 87th and 93rd minutes just as the Scots were getting nervy hanging on to a one goal lead
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History that Arsenal must rewrite to beat Man City and win Premier League title
Arsenal moved eight points clear at the top of the Premier League table with their thumping 4-1 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday, and the destiny of the title is firmly in the hands of Mikel Arteta and his side
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Guardiola's two words to Bruno Guimaraes opens up Man City transfer possibility
Jude Bellingham or Declan Rice are the major midfielders been linked with the Premier League big boys this summer but Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes has Pep Guardiola's attention
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Eddie Howe hits back at transfer comments from Liverpool owner John W Henry
Liverpool owner John W Henry said there should be spending limit for Premier League clubs to avoid following other European league - and Newcastle boss Eddie Howe isn't happy
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West Ham put Premier League woes to one side as Antonio 'thrils' boss Moyes
AEK LARNACA 0-2 WEST HAM UNITED: David Moyes' men eased the pressure on the under-fire Hammers boss with victory in the Europa Conference League, two Michail Antonio goals all but booking their quarter-final spot
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Loris Karius vow sums him up after being thrown into Wembley final for Newcastle
Loris Karius was thrown into the Carabao Cup final fire at Wembley and has vowed to finish his career strongly despite missing out on a redemption against Man Utd
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Newcastle chief Staveley responds to Wembley loss with defiant trophy promise
Newcastle were unable to end their 54-year trophy drought as they succumbed to a painful 2-0 defat by Manchester United in Sunday's Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium
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Eddie Howe delivers harsh verdict after Newcastle suffer painful Wembley defeat
Newcastle United's trip to Wembley saw them followed by tens of thousands of passionate fans before being undone by Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final
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Howe sends message to Newcastle fans as he reflects on realising Wembley dream
Eddie Howe will manage Newcastle in their first cup final since 1999 on Sunday, having emerged as a top manager despite being a shy child and suffering a catastrophic injury
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Solano gives Newcastle advice for Man Utd final after "too many wasted years"
Nobby Solano - proudly the first Peruvian to play at Wembley - was part of the Newcastle side which lost to Man Utd in the 1999 FA Cup final, and has advice for his contemporaries ahead of the Carabao Cup final
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Burn has gone from collecting trolleys to playing in cup final with Newcastle
Dan Burn will likely start in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley against Manchester United at Sunday and it's a long way from collecting trollies in an Asda car park
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Newcastle's Sean Longstaff recalls moment he "broke down" and teammate saved him
Sean Longstaff endured some tough times at Newcastle United but has found form under Eddie Howe and is ready for a memorable trip to Wembley in the League Cup final
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Joelinton facing Newcastle squad axe as Howe reacts to drink-driving arrest
Joelinton was arrested for drink-driving in the early hours on Thursday morning after a night out with Eddie Howe uncertain whether to pick him for Newcastle vs Fulham
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Dan Burn recalls wild Wembley trip including urine episode and random kiss
Newcastle beat Leicester to reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals on Tuesday with Dan Burn earning plenty of plaudits after getting his name on the scoresheet before following it up with a celebratory dance
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Howe beaming with pride after ending 18-year semi-final hoodoo at Newcastle
Newcastle comfortably beat Leicester on Tuesday evening to book their spot in the Carabao Cup semi-finals, as Howe's season at St James' Park goes from strength to strength
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Howe's touchline reaction as Newcastle reach first semi-final in 18 years
NEWCASTLE 2-0 LEICESTER: Joelinton's clinching second goal sent the Magpies to their first cup semi-final in 18 years - and the St James' Park crowd, led by their head coach showed what it means