Newcastle weigh Wissa sale as academy shine and Pope card debated
Carragher says Arsenal looked fatigued despite beating Newcastle, noting it was too easy for Tonali and Guimaraes to dictate play and that fixture congestion could hurt the Gunners.
Report claims Newcastle are ‘increasingly likely’ to sell Anthony Gordon to fund a rebuild. Arsenal admire his pace and versatility but fee could hit £75m, with Bayern valuing him at £55m.
Report claims Newcastle are looking to sell Yoane Wissa after an injury-hit season following a £50m move from Brentford, but the 29-year-old wants to stay. NUFC aim to sign a new striker this summer.
Amid four straight league defeats, NUFC sit 14th on 42 points with four games left. Historic data shows teams rarely go down with 40+ points, easing relegation fears before facing Brighton.
Fans asked to pick the Newcastle XI v Brighton, with Gordon and Joelinton set to return. Livramento, Schar and Krafth likely out for the 3pm St James’ Park kick-off.
Newcastle are linked with a £56m striker viewed as an upgrade on Nick Woltemade, amid debate over the forward’s best role under Eddie Howe.
NUFC’s final home game v West Ham moved to Sunday 17 May, 5.30pm for Sky Sports with only 19 days’ notice. Remaining fixtures confirmed: Brighton 2 May 3pm, Forest 10 May 2pm, Fulham 24 May 4pm.
Speculation mounts over an Eddie Howe replacement, with a manager praised by Nick Woltemade tipped as a potential upgrade after the 1-0 loss at Arsenal.
Newcastle U18s beat Wolves 2-1 for a third straight home win. Alfie Hutchison scored, 15-year-old Muawiya Ghanem hit the winner. NUFC U18s sit 3rd in the North table, reflecting major progress.
Debate after Arsenal win: Nick Pope booked, not sent off, for bringing down Viktor Gyökeres. Mikel Arteta called it a ‘clear red card’, though replays showed a covering Newcastle defender.
