Newcastle count injuries after 0-2 Villa loss, PSG doubts mount
Pope excels with six saves but Newcastle lack cutting edge as Buendia and Watkins secure Villa’s 2-0 win. Joelinton struggles, Tonali impresses, creativity and finishing remain issues.
Buendia’s long-range strike and Watkins’ late header beat Newcastle 2-0. Tonali was denied early by Martinez. Pressure grows on Howe ahead of PSG and Liverpool away.
Eddie Howe issues injury update after 0-2 loss to Aston Villa, detailing knocks and fitness concerns following the defeat at St James’ Park.
Ex-PGMOL chief Keith Hackett backs referee Jarred Gillett for not booking Joelinton after robust tackles in Newcastle’s 0-2 defeat to Aston Villa at St James’ Park.
Newcastle and Everton eye Genoa’s Brooke Norton-Cuffy, priced at £17-20m. Links arise amid right-back injuries to Trippier and Livramento and defensive concerns after the 0-2 Villa loss.
Injured captain Bruno Guimaraes watches 0-2 Villa loss as Howe notes Newcastle ‘lose a lot’ without him. Newcastle have not won any of nine league games he has missed since 2022.
After the 0-2 Villa loss, a tactical rethink is urged for Newcastle’s attack, considering changes involving Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa.
Takeaways from Newcastle 0-2 Aston Villa, outlining key positives and negatives for Howe’s side after the defeat at St James’ Park.
Bruno Guimaraes and Fabian Schar are doubts for PSG, with Livramento also questionable. Predicted XI includes Pope, Trippier, Burn, Botman, Hall, Miley, Tonali, Joelinton, Barnes, Wissa, Gordon.
After losing 2-0 to Aston Villa, Eddie Howe gives an official January window update, addressing Newcastle’s transfer stance and plans following the defeat.
