Botman signs new deal, Newcastle draw Villa in FA Cup and face Man City in Carabao Cup semi
Carabao Cup semi-final first leg: Newcastle host Man City. Howe faces defensive injuries, Barnes in form. City miss Dias, Stones, Gvardiol, with Semenyo eligible. Kick-off 13 Jan 2026, 20:00 GMT.
Newcastle publish match-by-match St James’ Park members’ ballot success rates for home tickets this season.
Preview frames Man City’s semi-final at Newcastle as part of Guardiola’s rebuild, with new signings like Semenyo seeking early silverware.
Newcastle confirm Harrison Ashby and Joe White join Bradford City on loan, moving to Valley Parade for game time.
A rule change lets new signing Antoine Semenyo play for Man City in the League Cup semis despite featuring for Bournemouth. Eddie Howe admits he is not supportive of it.
Sven Botman signs a new long-term Newcastle deal, with Eddie Howe retaining the £35m centre-back as a key part of his defence.
FA Cup draw: Aston Villa host Newcastle at Villa Park in the fourth round, scheduled for the weekend of 14 February 2026.
Report claims Aston Villa show interest in Newcastle forward William Osula, with the Magpies said to be open to a sale amid German interest.
