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Premier League clubs ranked based on transfer policy: Leicester lead, four big clubs fail to deliver

May 25, 2016 Vincent Van Genechten

With the Premier League season in the books, it’s time to look back at the efficiency of all the English clubs’ transfer policies during the summer and winter transfer windows. The International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) calculated the average transfer fee per player fielded for every Premier League club and compared those rankings to the ones in reality. Not surprisingly, Leicester City lead the way. The Foxes jumped 17 places, no club in Europe’s five biggest football competitions came close and in England Watford are ranked second with a mark of…

Newcastle vs Tottenham – Premier League preview and team news

May 15, 2016May 14, 2016 Stephen Donovan

It promises to be a sombre atmosphere at St. James’ Park on Sunday as after suffering the ultimate kick in the teeth in being sent down by their biggest rivals, take on a Tottenham team that needs just a point to sure of second place. This has been a truly punishing season for the Tyneside club, who are now having to count the full cost of its lack of direction and poor decision making at the top. Progression up the table and ambitions to win that elusive piece of silverware…

Twitter trolls Newcastle and Rafa Benitez after relegation from Premier League

May 11, 2016 Vincent Van Genechten

Sunderland will stay in the Premier League as the Black Cats beat Everton 3-0 at the Stadium of Light with goals from Patrick van Aanholt and Lamine Kone (2). Consequently, Norwich and Newcastle are relegated to The Championship, and Twitter especially trolled The Magpies and coach Rafa Benitez. Rafa Benitez has gone from Napoli, to Real Madrid, to the Championship in the space of 12 months. — Gaby McKay (@GabyMcKay) 11 mei 2016 Newcastle spent more than any other European club over the past two windows (£83 million), and it’s down too.…

Aston Villa vs Newcastle – Premier League preview and team news

May 7, 2016May 6, 2016 Stephen Donovan

Rafael Benitez has successfully lifted Newcastle United out of the bottom three, but in order to stay one step ahead of their rivals they must emerge with maximum points from a visit to already relegated Aston Villa. It will be somewhat bizarre to witness second tier football being played at Villa Park next season, with this being the final Premier League game to be hosted there for the foreseeable future. It is likely to be another sad occasion tinged with considerable sarcasm, with supporters greeting every shot mustered by their…

Newcastle vs Crystal Palace – Premier League preview and team news

April 30, 2016April 29, 2016 Stephen Donovan

Newcastle United are growing in confidence as they continue their battling attempts to avoid dropping into the second tier, and they can give their chances a significant boost by getting the better of FA Cup finalists Crystal Palace. Just one point now separates the Magpies from the safety line and indications are that they are very much in with a chance of hauling themselves out of the mess they have been in for the majority of the season. A marvellous comeback from two goals down at Liverpool shows just how much…

Top five most valuable Premier League loanees

April 28, 2016 Vincent Van Genechten

A promising young player isn’t always able to break through in a senior squad. Therefore, being loaned to a smaller club could offer that player experience, develop his skills, and increase his confidence. However, loaning players to other clubs isn’t restricted to young guns, which is proven by the Premier League’s top five most valuable loanees this season (via Transfermarkt). 5. Florian Thauvin (Newcastle United) – £6.75 million First up is Florian Thauvin. The 23-year-old joined Newcastle in the summer of 2015 for £13.76 million but was never able to prove…

Liverpool vs Newcastle – Premier League preview and team news

April 23, 2016April 22, 2016 Stephen Donovan

Newcastle United can move out of the relegation zone for 24 hours at least if Rafael Benitez can mastermind a victory away to his former club Liverpool, who are finishing the season exceptionally strongly. If the dramatic Europa League victory over Borussia Dortmund was not enough, Liverpool supporters were given even more to savour as they breezed to a 4-0 success in what has to be one of, if not the most one-sided match in Merseyside derby history. The second half of that match was spent simply toying with Everton…

Premier League’s relegation battle is heating up: who will stay up?

April 21, 2016 Vincent Van Genechten

With just a couple of matches left to play in this season’s Premier League, the relegation battle is heating up massively. So who will stay up: Norwich City, Sunderland, or Newcastle United? With just 16 points from 34 matches and conceding 65 goals, Aston Villa are already certain of playing in The Championship next season. Three teams are battling to remain in England’s top flight, with two of them joining the Villains in the second tier. Newcastle are currently ranked 19th with 29 points and four matches left to play.…

Liverpool in for former Newcastle star

April 21, 2016 Vyom Chaudhary

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is interested in bringing former Newcastle United star Hatem Ben Arfa to Anfield. The Sun has exclusively claimed that Ben Arfa is set for a return to the Premier League as Klopp is set to make a move for him in the transfer window. The 27-year-old is currently playing for Ligue 1 club Nice and seemed to have rediscovered his lost form. Ben Arfa was once considered one of the best talents in French football and signed for Newcastle in 2011. However, disciplinary problems consistently affected his career in…

ICYMI: Sergio Aguero’s historical but controversial goal [Video]

April 20, 2016 Vincent Van Genechten

On Tuesday, Manchester City were unable to secure a win at St James Park against Newcastle. The Citizens drew 1-1 and are in danger of dropping back to fourth place if Arsenal beat West Bromwich. Sergio Aguero scored City’s goal, his 22nd of the season and his 100th in the league in just his 147th appearance. Only Alan Shearer reached that amount of goals in fewer matches than the Argentine. Only Alan Shearer reached 100 Premier League goals in fewer matches than Sergio Aguero. #BPL pic.twitter.com/P0wwVnUlIf — ESPN FC (@ESPNFC)…

Newcastle vs Man City – Premier League preview and team news

April 19, 2016April 17, 2016 Stephen Donovan

Newcastle United have renewed hope in their battle to avoid relegation to the Championship, and they can wipe out the three-point gap to the safety line by producing a big performance to get the better of in-form Manchester City. There was a last something for the masses to cheer about at St. James’ Park on Saturday as Newcastle hit three goals without reply to brush aside Swansea City, a game where they played with a much greater degree of intensity, and more importantly quality in the final third. Such a…

Newcastle vs Swansea – Premier League preview and team news

April 16, 2016April 15, 2016 Stephen Donovan

Six games remain for Newcastle United to make an unlikely escape from relegation, and the first sees them take on a Swansea City side to whom they have lost in six of their last seven Premier League meetings. Performances such as the one which saw them surrender at Southampton last weekend are only serving to reinforce the feeling that Newcastle will be losing their top-flight status at the end of the season, and with a bit of a whimper. Half-hearted and lightweight defending contributed to the concession of three goals,…

Southampton vs Newcastle – Premier League preview and team news

April 9, 2016April 8, 2016 Stephen Donovan

Newcastle United desperately need a win as they strive to gain the points that will propel them to Premier League survival, but there is still plenty at stake for opponents Southampton, who still have Europe in their sights. It was a frustrating afternoon for the Saints last time out as they had a lot of good possession and territory upon their visit to leaders Leicester City, but came away with nothing as the odd good chance was missed and two optimistic penalty claims fell on deaf ears, leaving manager Ronald…

Norwich vs Newcastle – Premier League preview and team news

April 2, 2016April 1, 2016 Stephen Donovan

A truly critical clash in the context of the battle to avoid relegation to the Championship sees Norwich City entertain Newcastle United at Carrow Road, with the hosts holding a three-point lead over their opponents. That advantage is thanks to a terrific victory at West Bromwich Albion last time out, where they finally achieved their first clean sheet of the season on their travels with the help of a resolute and disciplined display which saw goalkeeper John Ruddy ably protected by those in front of him. It was a cagey…

Injured Jack Butland sends class message to injured Rob Elliot

March 31, 2016 Vincent Van Genechten

Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland and Newcastle goalkeeper Rob Elliot are set to miss Euro 2016 for England and Ireland respectively. Butland damaged ankle ligaments in England’s win over Germany, while Elliot will be out for six months with damage to his cruciate ligament. Butland sent a class message to his colleague via Twitter, and even offered him to watch the Euro’s together. mate, gutted for you and wish you a solid recovery! you can come round mine and we can watch the euros together! head up mate! @the_dilsh 🙏🏼 —…

Newcastle vs Sunderland – Premier League preview and team news

March 20, 2016March 19, 2016 Stephen Donovan

Once again, Premier League survival is at stake for bitter rivals Newcastle United and Sunderland as they meet in a massive Tyne-Wear derby that could go a long way towards deciding which of them will be relegated this season. The hosts will be looking to give the Black Cats a taste of their own medicine as they strive to end an ignominious six-match losing streak in this fixture home and away. The last four Sunderland managers including current incumbent Sam Allardyce have all won their second games in charge, which…

Premier League trio fighting for Dutch star striker

March 19, 2016March 19, 2016 Vincent Van Genechten

Newcastle, Southampton and Stoke are reportedly lining up bids for Wolfsburg striker Bas Dost. The 26-year-old is said to be valued at £15 million by the Bundesliga side, according to Sport Bild and as reported by Goal. Rumours have suggested that the 26-year-old is unhappy at the German club, and he suffered a broken foot during training in January, which has restricted his league appearances to just 16 and his league goals to seven this term. Newcastle, with new coach Rafa Benitez, are in search for a star striker in order…

Leicester vs Newcastle – Premier League preview and team news

March 14, 2016March 12, 2016 Stephen Donovan

It will be an intriguing night at the King Power Stadium as Leicester City aim to maintain their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League against Newcastle United, who have recruited Rafael Benitez to lead them to safety. Having looked on as the North London derby ended favourably in a draw, there was an expectation on Leicester that they would take full advantage by winning at Watford and they did not disappoint as Riyad Mahrez’ fine shot from the edge of the penalty area proved to be enough…

Rafa Benitez’ record says Newcastle should be able to save their season

March 12, 2016March 12, 2016 Vincent Van Genechten

Newcastle United have hired Rafa Benitez as their new coach. The Magpies sacked Steve McClaren on Friday and appointed the former Real Madrid boss the same day. The club have struggled all season long and, after 28 matches, are sitting in 19th place with just 24 points, meaning they are in great danger to relegate to The Championship. They also have the second-worst goal difference (-25), with only Aston Villa behind them. Therefore, Newcastle’s management took the gable to sack McLaren and appoint the much experienced Benitez to save their season, as…

Newcastle reportedly in talks with Rafa Benitez to save their season

March 10, 2016March 10, 2016 Vincent Van Genechten

Reports in Spain are suggesting Newcastle United are in talks with former Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez to replace Steve McLaren on the bench. Sky Sports’ Guillem Balague broke the news on Thursday that Spanish outlet AS had revealed talks between the Magpies and the 55-year-old on a three-year-contract. Three year deal for Rafa at Newcastle according to @diarioas. Not the first time he thought about the club. The long term project he wanted — Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) 10 maart 2016 Benitez spent six years in charge of Liverpool, winning the…

Newcastle vs Bournemouth – Premier League preview and team news

March 5, 2016March 4, 2016 Stephen Donovan

Newcastle United will be after a much-needed third successive home win as they look to haul themselves out of the drop zone, but may have their work cut out against a Bournemouth side that has travelled well of late. This game marks the beginning of a vital run of fixtures which may play a major part in deciding the Magpies’ fate this season, as meetings with fellow relegation battlers Sunderland and Norwich City lie ahead following a trip to leaders Leicester City. They will be hoping to make the most…

This day in history: Premier League’s finest goal ever? [Video]

March 2, 2016March 2, 2016 Vincent Van Genechten

On March 2, 2002, Dennis Bergkamp scored probably the finest goal in Premier League history. With a touch of genius, the Dutchman controlled a pass by Robert Pires and hit the net in a game against Newcastle. Just watch and learn from one of the best strikers to ever play in England’s top flight: Brilliant Bergkamp stuns NewcastleThe finest goal in #BPL history? On this day 14 years ago, an unforgettable moment from Dennis Bergkamp… Geplaatst door Premier League op woensdag 2 maart 2016

Stoke vs Newcastle – Premier League preview and team news

March 2, 2016February 29, 2016 Stephen Donovan

Stoke City will be after their third consecutive victory when they face a struggling Newcastle United side that has won just two away games all season. The home side are currently lying in eighth place in the Premier League and heading for another sound finish under Mark Hughes, and they managed it despite only playing at a level somewhere close to their best in fits and starts this season, which underlines the quality waiting to be unleashed at the Britannia Stadium. A case in point came on Saturday, where they…

Star striker deals massive transfer blow to Premier League giants

February 21, 2016 Vincent Van Genechten

Borussia Dortmund forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says he has always dreamed of playing for Real Madrid. There’s not a single top club in Europe that isn’t interested in the services of the reigning African Footballer of the Year, a trophy Aubameyang won by famously beating Yaya Toure, who won it four years running. The 26-year-old is also wanted by the likes of Arsenal , Manchester United and Liverpool, who are willing to splash a serious amount of cash to lure the Gabon man away from the Bundesliga. But now, Aubameyang has dealt a…

Former Newcastle star teaches horse how to play football…dressed like a dinosaur [Video]

February 20, 2016 Vincent Van Genechten

Life without the game of football can be boring, so former Newcastle star Faustino Asprilla decided to teach his horse how to do it…while being dressed like a dinosaur! “Teaching my horse Firulai to play football,” the Colombian said on Twitter. Enseñándole a mi caballo Firulai a jugad futbol. pic.twitter.com/OBN1trmzm0 — Faustino Asprilla (@TinoasprillaH) 18 februari 2016 Asprilla played with the Magpies from 1996 until 1998, scoring 14 goals in 54 appearances and famously hitting a hat-trick in the Champions League to beat Barcelona 3-2.