Villa v Newcastle on BBC, Wolves trip next
Newcastle visit Wolves after a 2-0 EFL Cup loss to Man City. Schar is out for three months, Murphy, Krafth, Livramento and Burn also sidelined. Predicted 1-2 to Newcastle, with Barnes and Gordon involved.
Opinion piece retracts a prior call for Eddie Howe to go, offering an apology to the Newcastle head coach.
Newcastle assess a move for Inter’s Stefan de Vrij after his Al Hilal switch collapsed. Forest also in the frame. He would be ineligible for Champions League but could add experienced domestic cover.
Liverpool and Juventus are linked with Sandro Tonali, but Newcastle value him at £100m and his deal runs to 2028. Liverpool admire him yet any summer move would hinge on a record offer.
Weekend Premier League score predictions listed. Includes Wolves vs Newcastle forecast among all 10 fixtures on LiveScore. Livescore
Sven Botman signs a new long-term Newcastle deal. The 25-year-old returned from a back injury in the 4-3 win over Leeds. Eddie Howe hails his mentality and importance after 94 appearances for the club.
BBC One to televise Aston Villa v Newcastle in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday, 14 February at 17:45, plus Hull v Chelsea the day before. Both on iPlayer and BBC Sport platforms.
