Newcastle face near full‑strength PSG in Paris
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Newcastle United Daily News Roundup
Newcastle visit PSG needing a win to reach the last sixteen, with Joelinton ruled out by a groin injury and Bruno Guimarães awaiting a late ankle test after weather-delayed travel. Anthony Gordon addressed social media trolls in Paris, while reports link Newcastle with Atalanta midfielder Ederson amid midfield issues.
Newcastle chase top‑8 in UCL; 16 goals scored, second‑best defence. Gordon 6 goals, Murphy 2 assists. Recent CL run: wins v Benfica, Bilbao, PSV; draws at Leverkusen. Howe set for 4-3-3, high-intensity play.
Coach Adam Lawrence left Man United to lead Newcastle under-21s on 27 Aug 2025, then returned to Man United five months later. Youth setup shuffle touches Newcastle’s academy plans.
PSG name strong squad to face Newcastle at Parc des Princes, with defensive options like Marquinhos, Hakimi, Mendes and Beraldo returning. Magpies face near full-strength Paris side on matchday 8.
