Newcastle beat Man Utd as Carrick concedes, transfer plans outlined
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Ten-man Newcastle beat Manchester United 2-1 as Anthony Gordon scored a penalty and William Osula hit a late stunner after Jacob Ramsey’s red card. Michael Carrick said ‘Newcastle deserved to win’.
Howe says Woltemade returns from illness, Miley remains out with a thigh issue, and Livramento will be assessed, unlikely to feature. Guimaraes, Schar and Krafth stay sidelined before Man City FA Cup tie.
Man City may rotate for the FA Cup at St James’ Park, with James Trafford, Khusanov, Stones, Lewis and Cherki among possibles. Rodri and Haaland could be rested as Newcastle await the visitors.
Opta rates Man City 44.6% to win at St James’ Park. Newcastle have advanced in 9 of their last 10 fifth-round ties and beat City at home in November, but City won the last three meetings.
Newcastle and Liverpool track Palmeiras midfielder Allan. President Leila Pereira refuses a sale despite a €35m bid from Napoli. Clubs contact agents to line up a future move, likely requiring patience and a higher fee.
Craig Hope says Newcastle plan 6-8 signings, eye Hugo Bueno and Gregor Kobel, like Bart Verbruggen, and expect exits including Trippier, Krafth. Livramento to Man City tipped. Howe set to stay.
Schar is back on Tyneside after his Middle East rehab was disrupted by bombings. Howe confirms his safe return, with the defender still out after ankle surgery and targeting a comeback next month.
