Newcastle thrash Qarabag as Gordon stars, Trippier row settled
Eddie Howe says a ‘nasty knock’ likely rules Wissa out vs Man City. Bruno Guimarães is in Brazil with a two-month hamstring lay-off. Botman could return, Livramento due March, Miley out up to two weeks.
Newcastle scout Roma right-back Saud Abdulhamid, on loan at Lens. Lens can buy, Roma have a buyback, but Newcastle seek Trippier cover and may move in summer if a deal can be negotiated.
Report claims Adidas plan a radical 2026/27 home kit, shifting from bold black and white stripes to white panels with thin black lines and pinstripes, plus a navy away kit with a magpie badge.
Roma’s Daniele Ghilardi impresses after breaking into the side, attracting Newcastle interest. Gazzetta say he has ‘grown significantly’, though a Premier League move may be premature.
Newcastle weigh a summer move for Roma captain Lorenzo Pellegrini on a free, viewing him as a versatile midfield option amid injuries and uncertainty, with Leeds also linked.
Opta give City a 58.4% win chance. City are unbeaten in their last 21 Premier League home games against Newcastle, winning the last 16. Barnes scored twice in the reverse 2-1 win at St James’ Park.
Football Insider claim Newcastle will prioritise a new striker and could sell Nick Woltemade after a 14-game goal drought. The 23-year-old has 9 in 37 this season, with Bayern Munich interest noted.
Gordon scores four, including two penalties and a 33-minute hat-trick, as Newcastle take a 6-1 aggregate lead over Qarabag. He and Trippier clash over a spot-kick but reconcile, with Murphy also scoring.
