'They get paid quite well to stop me' - Gordonpublished at 17:58 GMT 27 January
17:58 GMT 27 January
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Anthony Gordon has impressed for Newcastle in this season's Champions League campaign as the Magpies head into the final league-phase game sitting in seventh position.
The English forward has featured in every European game for Newcastle in the campaign and boasts an impressive six goals.
In the news conference before Newcastle's clash with Paris St-Germain, Gordon said he knows he is "doing the right things every day" as he becomes an integral part in Eddie Howe's team.
"I try to do the right things whether I'm flying or not doing the best," he said. "I'm playing against right-backs who are elite themselves. They get paid quite well to stop me."
The 24-year-old has now been directly involved in eight goals in the Champions League for Newcastle (six goals, two assists). Only Kylian Mbappe (11) and Harry Kane (7) have more goals this season.
Gordon has also equalled club legend Alan Shearer's club-record of a six-goal tally for the Magpies in the competition.
"Part of trying to be great is learning to take people's opinions. If you can't, you can never be great," said Gordon.
Howe on Joelinton fitness, Guimaraes wait and visiting PSGpublished at 17:17 GMT 27 January
17:17 GMT 27 January
George Booth BBC Sport journalist
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Champions League game against Paris St-Germain at Parc des Princes (kick-off 20:00 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Howe confirmed Joelinton would not "make the game" due to injury and that the Brazil international would be going for another scan.
On the midfielder, Howe said: "We think he will be out for a few weeks. He is going for another opinion to see we're on the right lines with that."
Newcastle skipper, Bruno Guimaraes is also a doubt for the Champions League clash after he missed the defeat to Aston Villa due to injury. Howe confirmed Guimaraes' availability would be known "in the next few hours".
Howe said the opportunity to play at the Parc des Princes was "another great experience" for his Newcastle side. He added: "You want to experience all the highs and lows that the competitions bring. You're seeking that experience, but you're seeking that reward at the end of it."
The last time Newcastle visited Paris St-Germain in 2023 a "controversial" penalty was awarded in the final minute of the game, which Kylian Mbappe scored to level the game 1-1. Howe said "the incident at the end is well-known", but he was still "proud of the performance overall".
On the Magpies' away form, Howe said: "The bigger the game, the harder the challenge, the more you must rise to it. There have been several questions asked about our away form, to handle pressure, to be resilient. This will be a really good game to try and answer some questions and be effective in every environment that we play. We will set up the team to do that and then will need them to play at their maximum."
The Bruno Effect is real and Newcastle can't ignore itpublished at 12:23 GMT 27 January
12:23 GMT 27 January
Charlotte Robson Fan writer
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I've written quite a lot about Bruno Guimaraes both in this column and in general (diaries, group chats, graffiti), and I'm simply not going to stop.
Newcastle lost this weekend. You probably already know that. The next layer of that is that Newcastle lost without Bruno in the side, after he suffered an injury midweek against PSV. Since he joined us, Bruno has missed 11 league games. We didn't win any of them.
I am not a superstitious person. A friend will only go into St James' Park through one specific turnstile; she won't sit down until the stadium announcer says 'enjoy the game!'. That's not me. But it is getting harder and harder to deny the effect Bruno has on this squad, not just from a technical footballing perspective but from a mentality point of view also.
Many times this season, I've seen him pull the team up by their bootstraps and get us back into games. Winning seems to deeply matter to him. After a League Cup win in 2022 against Crystal Palace, he refused to smile in the team photo because he'd missed his penalty.
But! We have to find a way to win without him, because the longer this goes on, the more the Bruno Effect will snowball. It will get under the skin of the players and the fans. Maybe it already has.
Much could be written about the coaching staff and their role in this. The lack of plan. The predictable substitutions. Much will be written about that! Likely by me (diaries, group chats, graffiti). For now, we have to hope he comes back into the side soon, because we have a tough run of away games coming up, starting with European champions PSG on Wednesday. I don't want to rush a player back from injury, but I do want to compete. I know Bruno wants that too.
Newcastle 0-2 Aston Villa - the fans' verdictpublished at 09:04 GMT 26 January
09:04 GMT 26 January
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We asked for your thoughts after Sunday's Premier League game between Newcastle United and Aston Villa.
Here are some of your comments:
Newcastle fans
Barry: Frustrating game. Score line flatters Villa, but Martinez was player of the match by a country mile. We've got to start being more direct - no point in high press if you waste it by constantly passing across midfield.
Paul: It's all well winning in Europe against teams from lesser leagues but as soon as we play good quality Prem teams we aren't up to it! Can't help but feel we squandered our money in the summer transfer window and this has affected our ability to compete at the top level.
Leon: I think Howe's time has come. He has done great things for the club but his tactics are outdated and conservative, befitting of a relegation threatened team. It lacks ambition and never seems to use the squad to its fullest. And hey, change seemed to work for United and Chelsea.
Trevor: Poor performance today, some poor crosses in from out wide. Eddie needs to look at his tactics because Premier League teams have worked out our current way of playing.
Villa fans
Colin: Outstanding performance when you consider how thin our squad is and after playing a tough game Thursday. Emery is a genius!
Andrew: Great win. Great performance. Thought Ollie Watkins was a personification of what Villa are all about. They are showing a resilience/bouncebackability that wasn't there before (under Emery). Believe boys. Just believe. See where it takes you.
Mark: Great professional display today by everyone in a claret and blue shirt. Unai has done amazing things with the means he has. A few more signings and some money and he could elevate us to places that all Villa fans dream off. Come on you Lions UTV.
Anthony: Great game of football from two teams. Villa wanted the win more. Martinez comfortable saves. Outstanding goals from Watkins and Buendia. Aston Villa are outstanding.
Analysis: Guimaraes missed as run continuespublished at 17:11 GMT 25 January
17:11 GMT 25 January
Ciaran Kelly Football reporter
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A frustrated Bruno Guimaraes could only watch on from his box with his family on Sunday.
The Newcastle captain was not risked for this game after hobbling off with an ankle injury in Wednesday's Champions League win against PSV Eindhoven.
And his side's struggles without him continued.
Newcastle, remarkably, have never won a Premier League match without their talisman in the starting line-up since he made his full debut nearly four years ago.
Not only does Guimaraes bring so much to this side with his tenacity and leadership, he has also developed a habit of stepping up time and time again at St James' Park.
This was a game when Newcastle were crying out for a similar intervention, particularly during a frustrating second half, where they failed to seriously trouble Emiliano Martinez as the hosts attempted to get back into the game.
Newcastle hope Guimaraes could return for Wednesday's Champions League game at Paris St-Germain and they will certainly need him, particularly after countryman Joelinton limped off with a groin issue against Aston Villa.
Newcastle 0-2 Aston Villa: What Howe saidpublished at 16:55 GMT 25 January
16:55 GMT 25 January
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Newcastle boss, Eddie Howe, spoke to BBC Match of the Day after his side's defeat by Aston Villa: "The first-minute chance really shapes the game. Sandro [Tonali] goes through and it is a top save. Then Aston Villa were probably the better team in that first half and had a number of long shots and scored from one. I thought we chased the game pretty well in the second half and are disappointed we have lost the game.
"There were some real positives. It was Sven Botman's best game since returning from injury, good cameo's from Jacob Ramsey and Anthony Elanga and Lewis Miley played really well again but ultimately you lose 2-0 at home and we are disappointed. We know we can be better around their box. I thought our final ball was poor today.
"The big thing for us is that we need every available body and quality body available because obviously we lost Bruno [Guimaraes] before the game and then Joelinton. I think Bruno could be the only one back in contention for Wednesday.
Howe also spoke to Sky Sports on Joelinton's injury: "He felt his groin. We don't know how serious that is."
Did you know?
Joelinton has been booked 52 times in the Premier League for Newcastle - the joint-most of any player for the club alongside Cheick Tioté. Since joining the Magpies in July 2019, only James Tarkowski (54) has picked up more bookings overall in the competition.
Newcastle v Aston Villa: Team newspublished at 13:04 GMT 25 January
13:04 GMT 25 January
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Injured captain Bruno Guimaraes misses out as Newcastle United make one change for the visit of Aston Villa.
Guimaraes has not been named in the squad after coming off with an ankle issue in the 3-0 win against PSV Eindhoven midweek. Lewis Miley replaces the Brazilian in the side.
You can also listen to today's 5 Live Premier League commentaries on most smart speakers. Just say "ask BBC Sounds to play Crystal Palace v Chelsea" or "ask BBC Sounds to play Arsenal v Manchester United", for instance.
Sutton's predictions: Newcastle v Aston Villapublished at 10:00 GMT 25 January
10:00 GMT 25 January
Aston Villa's home defeat by Everton last week showed again how difficult it is to make predictions this season.
Villa had won their past 11 home games before then, and had been pretty dominant against Everton in the league in recent seasons too. I was extremely confident they would win to keep the pressure on Arsenal... and I was wrong!
Now? Well, Unai Emery's side have a long trip to Turkey in the Europa League before this game and they have a few injuries to contend with too. John McGinn and Boubacar Kamara will be badly missed and I am slightly concerned about their options up front now Donyell Malen has left.
That's why I'm backing Newcastle here. They are so strong in midfield but they are especially good at home - I always fancy them to win at St James' Park.
Newcastle United v Aston Villa: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 13:11 GMT 24 January
13:11 GMT 24 January
Matt Jones BBC Sport journalist
Newcastle United and Aston Villa will both be looking to bounce back after disappointing Premier League results last weekend when they meet at St James' Park on Sunday (14:00 GMT).
Newcastle were unable to find a breakthrough against bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers in a 0-0 draw, continuing their woes on the road this season. On home soil, they have been much more effective and will be boosted by a 3-0 win over PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League in midweek.
Qualification for the Europa League knockout stage was the positive from a rough week for Aston Villa. Their 11-game home winning run was ended by Everton last weekend, and they then received the brutal news that key midfielder Boubacar Kamara is set to miss the rest of the season through injury.
Woltemade and Wissa still strangers
Although Newcastle have been strong at home this season, much of their attacking output lately has come from midfield and wide areas.
Bruno Guimaraes, who is a doubt for this game because of an ankle injury, is their leading league scorer with eight goals and would be a huge miss. Newcastle have never won a top-flight match he has missed.
Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa are the main striker options, but both have found life difficult domestically.
Since Wissa made his debut after recovering full fitness, Newcastle have lacked a consistent focal point up front. He has managed just one goal in the top flight so far, while Woltemade has scored in only one of his past 14 games – a brace in the 2-2 draw with Chelsea.
Wissa was impressive on his Champions League debut in midweek, grabbing a goal and an assist in the win over PSV, and could earn another start this weekend as a result.
Could Eddie Howe potentially pair the duo in an attempt to spark them both into life? At this stage, it appears unlikely. Remarkably, of the 268 minutes Wissa has played in the Premier League for Newcastle so far, Woltemade has been on the pitch for none of them.
Villa face critical moment as midfield falls apart
After the week they have endured, it feels as though Villa's campaign has reached a defining stage.
Not only will they be without the imperious Kamara for the foreseeable future, but captain and driving force John McGinn is also facing a spell on the sidelines after his injury against Everton.
Amadou Onana returned as a substitute against Fenerbahce on Thursday but the lack of midfield options appears to be having a knock-on effect in attack too. Morgan Rogers had six shots against Everton, his most in a game for Villa without scoring, and he has now had more shots than any player (15) since Christmas without a goal.
Villa had scored in 10 consecutive Premier League games before travelling to Crystal Palace. They have now failed to score in their last two and the sale of Donyell Malen leaves Ollie Watkins as the only senior striker.
Even with a fully-fit squad, Villa do not relish trips to Newcastle. The Magpies have not lost to Villa in their last 17 home league meetings, winning the last four at St James' Park by an aggregate score of 13-1.
Newcastle have to get call right with 'inspirational' Guimaraespublished at 11:53 GMT 23 January
11:53 GMT 23 January
Ciaran Kelly Newcastle United reporter
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There is a reason head coach Eddie Howe will give Bruno Guimaraes every chance to prove his fitness for Newcastle United's game against Aston Villa on Sunday.
"He's an inspirational figure," Howe said of his captain on Friday.
Guimaraes picked up an ankle knock following a collision with PSV Eindhoven goalkeeper Matej Kovar in Newcastle's 3-0 win in the Champions League.
Although the Brazilian attempted to play on, after receiving some treatment, he eventually signalled to come off.
Newcastle were already on course for victory by then, but to say Guimaraes is this side's talisman would be an understatement.
Remarkably, since making his full debut nearly four years ago, Newcastle have not won a league game without the midfielder in their starting line-up.
"I wondered how long it would be before that one came up," Howe smiled.
No wonder, then, the head coach has not ruled Guimaraes out for the weekend.
But Newcastle also have to tread carefully, knowing there are other huge games to come, including a trip to the Parc des Princes to take on European champions Paris St-Germain next week.
Newcastle then face Liverpool at Anfield before playing Manchester City in the second-leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at the Etihad.
"We will try to get that right with Bruno," Howe added. "He's a pivotal player, he's been the match-winner for us so many times over the years.
"We need him, but we also need him fit and available and able to perform at his best levels so we will try to make all the calculations and come up with the right decision."
Howe on Gordon's potential, competition for places and Miley's 'belief'published at 10:23 GMT 23 January
10:23 GMT 23 January
Karan Vinod BBC Sport journalist
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Aston Villa at St James' Park (kick-off 14:00 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
On team news: "I think with Bruno [Guimaraes], we hope he's not serious. The extent of the injury is still unknown, but he was reasonably positive after the game. He's the guy that will never rule anything out, so we're going to give him every chance for this weekend. Let's wait and see. This is the first day Dan Burn is training fully, and that is the key thing for him."
Howe praised "unbelievable leader" Kieran Trippier as a "steadying, calming influence" and "a great communicator".
On Lewis Miley: "He has got that inner belief in himself that he can handle anything thrown at him. To be a captain, you need those qualities. He has a lot of maturity and development to do, but the signs are good."
Howe believes Anthony Gordon has saved his goals for the Champions League, and while he isn't sure why, he is "happy with him by the way he is creating and scoring goals". Howe added: "There is more in there for him to achieve. He is so committed."
On Yoane Wissa and Nick Woltemade being fit: "It's actually a good thing for both players that they're both fit and available and able to contribute. From my side, I see it as a huge positive for both players. You almost want the whole team feeling this by the way, not just those two players, but the whole team feeling that one bad performance can cost them their place in the team. I think that's when teams play the best that they can, when everyone's pushing, and everyone's aware of the strength of the group."
Howe says Newcastle have to "try to outperform their resources" as they are placed eighth in the Premier League's highest wage bills and "it shows we've got a long way to go in terms of revenue".
On Aston Villa: "They have a clear way of playing and have gone on a really good run. That is very difficult to do in the Premier League. It was a really competitive game earlier on in the season."
Wissa 'rose to the occasion'published at 18:02 GMT 22 January
18:02 GMT 22 January
Matty Renton Fan contributor
After a goal - his first in the Champions League - and assist in Newcastle's 3-0 win over PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday night, fan contributor Matt Renton has been discussing the forward's performance after a difficult start to his Magpies career.
The 29-year-old has made a slow start to life at St James' Park, having suffered a knee injury on international duty with DR Congo shortly after signing for the Magpies in September.
But now he feels the ex-Brentford player is almost hitting his peak at his new club.
"There's more to come," Wissa told BBC Radio Newcastle. "I'm not 100% yet, but I'm close.
"I'm working hard to help the team.
"[My performance against PSV] is really important because I showed the manager that I can play and I'm in a good place - not the best - but it's coming.
"I needed time to adapt myself and my game with the players but I feel at home now."
Newcastle have won their last three Champions League games at St James' Park, keeping a clean sheet in all three after managing to do so just twice in their first 13 home games in the competition.
In all competitions, Newcastle have lost just one of their last 15 games at home, winning 11 and drawing three.
Wissa is ambitious about what he and his team-mates can do with the rest of the season.
"I think we can now achieve something great, especially in the Premier League, if we keep going like this, if we keep believing," Wissa said.
"For sure, every player believes [that we can go far in the Champions League]. We have an unbelievable squad. If I don't believe, I don't know why I'm here.
"We have amazing squad, amazing players, amazing mentality.
"If you have character and togetherness, I think we can achieve something great this year."
Newcastle 3-0 PSV Eindhoven - your viewspublished at 09:10 GMT 22 January
09:10 GMT 22 January
We asked for your views on Newcastle's 3-0 win over PSV Eindhoven.
Here are some of your comments:
Adam: Nice to see us to cruise to a victory and not give away soft goals... it's not happened often this season!
Eric: Solid performance. We grew in confidence as the game went on. Miley added steadiness in midfield and Elanga showed hunger and pace when he came on. Defence was rock solid tonight. Need to carry this into away games now.
Paul: Great game and back to our best. I have a feeling dear Sir Bobby was spurring us on.
Simon: Where has this team been? We really showed up on this huge occasion. The press, quality on and off the ball and above all the passion was there in this team performance. We controlled the game well and were strong across the pitch and the 90 minutes. This is the type of performance we need to replicate in the Premier League. Next week we have a huge job to do in Paris. We owe PSG for the manner in which they previously beat us. A pleasure to watch this game. Well done lads.
John: As usual, predictably unpredictable. If only they could be more consistent I wouldn't have grey hair! But an excellent performance from all with the Lewis boys demonstrating that their contracts need reviewing. At least the result will stop the stupid "sack Eddie" comments from alleged NUFC fans.
'If Guimaraes misses Villa it's a huge blow'published at 08:33 GMT 22 January
08:33 GMT 22 January
There was debate over the fitness of Bruno Guimaraes on the Champions League Debrief show from BBC Sounds. The midfielder came off after 48 minutes in the win over PSV on Wednesday.
Pat Nevin: "The hope is they have a chance to rest him now. You need a fully fit Guimaraes now, not a half fit one."
Charlie Adam: "The fixture list they have coming up - Villa, PSG, Liverpool, Man City, Brentford - teams around them trying to fight for the Champions League. So if he misses Villa it's a huge blow. They couldn't afford to lose him for six or seven weeks. He has been a real standout player for them. He's one that carries the supporters with him in terms of getting the crowd going. To lose him for a few weeks would be a massive blow for them."
BBC Radio 5 Live's Ian Dennis: "This is a squad already stretched. Although Dan Burn is close to coming back - Eddie Howe says that's like a new signings. Osula is also close to coming back. But they still have Kraft out, Murphy out, Schar, Livramento and Lascelles. So they certainly won't want to be missing Guimaraes for a period of time."
A season of injuries - how does your club rank?published at 08:33 GMT 22 January
08:33 GMT 22 January
Matthew Hobbs BBC Sport journalist
From the Premier League's elite to the soggy pitches of Sunday league, injuries are part and parcel of football - but which top-flight teams have been worst affected so far this season?
With help from injury expert Ben Dinnery, of premierinjuries.com,, external BBC Sport has examined which sides have been hit the hardest, the impact injuries can have on under-fire managers - and whether things are always as bad as they seem.
'Breweries, hotels and restaurants' - commercial revenue key in Deloitte studypublished at 08:32 GMT 22 January
08:32 GMT 22 January
Liverpool generated more revenue than any other English club during the 2024-25 season, according to the annual Deloitte Money League survey.
In the survey's 29th season, the Reds brought in more than 836m euros (£729.5m). The figure moved the Reds from eighth in 2023-24 to fifth overall, while Manchester City dropped from second to sixth.
Manchester United dropped from fourth to eighth with the club's broadcast revenue falling from €258m (£225m) to €206m (£180m) largely due to a lack of Champions League football.
Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea each occupy the exact same positions in the Money League as last season, while Aston Villa moved up four spots. Newcastle and West Ham remain in the top 20, despite both dropping in position.
Across the study, clubs cumulatively reported record revenues of €12.4bn, an increase of 11% on 2023-24.
A major feature of the study points to clubs generating most of their revenue commercially, with about 43% of income coming from this source. Broadcast revenue and matchday income continue to take up smaller pieces of the revenue pie.
Tim Bridge, lead partner in the Deloitte Sports Business Group, said: "This year's Money League showcases the evolving commercial landscape of elite football, with clubs continuing to take greater ownership of their revenue-generating capabilities. It is no coincidence that the clubs in the top half of the ranking are those with the ability to focus on commercial revenue development, particularly as domestic broadcast rights plateau.
"There is a pivotal shift in some club business models with an increased focus on maximising the impact of their brand and their stadium assets. The presence of on-site breweries, hotels and restaurants is now commonplace and illustrates a strategic move to diversify income and create year-round entertainment destinations. This innovative approach is broadening revenue streams significantly, allowing clubs to unlock opportunities far beyond the traditional matchday experience in a drive to secure more sustainable financial futures."
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