Five key players from the Premier League run-in managers found down the back of the sofa
This is a long Premier League season with a long finishing straight. It was always going to test squads to the limit and throw up some unlikely heroes.
Jacob Murphy
Newcastle ‘could sense’ victory over Man Utd was coming after ‘unusual’ action from ‘poor’ player
Newcastle star Jacob Murphy has admitted they “could sense” they were on track to beat Man Utd over the weekend after how their opponents started the game.
Longstaff defends ‘best finisher’ at Newcastle after missed chance
“If we could have picked anyone to be in that situation at that time, it would have been him.”
Newcastle man insists they want to play an ‘attacking game’ in 21/22
“We finished the last 11 games strongly. The last 11 games was top-six form, there or thereabouts.”
Murphy, Gayle and more extend their stay at Newcastle
“I’m delighted to extend the players’ contracts… They have all made excellent contributions over recent years.”
Newcastle to fend off Murphy interest by entering contract talks
Porto and Burnley are interested in Jacob Murphy, whom Newcastle have branded as ‘not for sale’.
Bruce hails quick-thinking Murphy as Newcastle pinch point
Steve Bruce delighted to pinch a late point at Molineux after picking a makeshift side to face Wolves.
Top ten summer signings that already look pointless
This list includes a player signed this summer who wasn’t named in his club’s 25-man squad. Weird.
Six Premier League players conspicuous by their absence
We did the surprising starters, now for the, erm….odd omissions…
Newcastle sign £12m boyhood fan Jacob Murphy
His announcement was accompanied by a very cute picture of Jacob Murphy in a Newcastle shirt.
Newcastle have third bid accepted for Murphy
This might calm the fretting at St James’ Park a little: England U-21 winger will hold talks with Toon…
Newcastle in fresh talks with Norwich over Murphy
It seems the two clubs have markedly different valuations of the England Under-21 midfielder. Norwich want £10m-plus.