25-year-old handed last chance to save Magpies career: Newcastle best XI v Stoke City
COMMENT Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez should be handing Jonjo Shelvey his last chance to save his Magpies career when they take on Stoke City…
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Newcastle expected XI v Stoke: Attackers axed after Saturday shocker
COMMENT Newcastle United fans can expect manager Rafael Benitez to axe some of the club’s stars from the starting XI for what is a crunch…
‘Ridiculous’, ‘Grow up’ – Newcastle fans rage over Richard Keys’ cheap shot at Benitez
Newcastle United fans have taken to social media to berate former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys for his cheap shot at manager Rafael Benitez. The…
‘It’s a pity’ – Benitez reveals solitary positive in Newcastle draw v Brighton
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez has said that the only positive he can take from the club’s 0-0 draw against Brighton is that the Seagulls’…
Benitez must be brave with the axe – This Newcastle XI would smash through Brighton
COMMENT Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez must be brave when choosing who to axe for his side’s home clash against Brighton on Saturday. The Magpies…
Confirmed: Newcastle powerhouse set for permanent axe, January transfer talks ongoing
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has revealed he is seeking to permanently offload striker Aleksandar Mitrovic from the club as he seeks to secure another…
Newcastle expected XI v Brighton: Benitez to axe City star in six changes
COMMENT Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez is expected to chop and change his starting XI once again for the visit of Brighton on Saturday. The…
‘Blow teams away’ – Former Newcastle boss backs Benitez after heavy criticism
Former Newcastle United and current Brighton manager Chris Hughton has backed current Magpies manager Rafael Benitez after he came under heavy criticism for his tactics…
Benitez reveals first team injury update ahead of Brighton clash – duo ruled out
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has revealed that fringe duo Aleksandar Mitrovic and Jesus Gamez will miss out while Isaac Hayden is a doubt for…
‘A Championship side’ – Shearer blasts Benitez in Newcastle defeat v Manchester City
Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has blasted manager Rafael Benitez for failing to change his tactics sooner during the 1-0 home defeat to Manchester City…
Offers readied, Benitez allows Newcastle quartet temporary exits in January – report
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez is ready to allow a quartet of the club’s young stars to depart temporarily in January when their current loan…
Newcastle expected XI v Manchester City: Duo axed as Benitez makes major tactical change
COMMENT Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez is expected to make serious changes to his tactics when Manchester City visit St James’ Park on Wednesday. The…
‘Wait and see’ – Benitez reveals worrying triple blow after West Ham win
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has delivered a worrying update on the fitness of a trio of the club’s stars after securing victory over West…
Benitez confirms Newcastle transfer talks after double January claims
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has confirmed that the club are in talks over potential moves in the January transfer window but refuted that any…
Benitez reveals surgery for Newcastle defender in multiple injury blow v West Ham
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has revealed that defender Jesus Gamez has had to undergo minor surgery on an ankle issue as he delivered an…
Newcastle star reveals crucial Benitez future talks after first team snub
Newcastle United goalkeeper Rob Elliot has revealed that he held crucial talks over his future with manager Rafael Benitez after being snubbed from the first…
Report: Benitez expectations revealed after £40m Newcastle transfer claim in takeover talks
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez is expecting to be backed in the upcoming January transfer window regardless of whether the club has undergone a takeover,…
Report reveals Newcastle takeover dependent on crucial Staveley demands in talks
Amanda Staveley’s proposed takeover of Newcastle United is dependent on manager Rafael Benitez remaining in his job after she demanded he stays at the club,…
Benitez unveils Newcastle plan to end abysmal form, pins Arsenal defeat on one thing
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has said that the upcoming January transfer window will be crucial in helping the club escape their abysmal current run…
Arsene Wenger heralds Newcastle fans’ favourite after Arsenal win
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been singing the praises of Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez after the Frenchman saw his side defeat the Magpies on…