Newcastle sweat on Matt Targett fitness ahead of Man City clash
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe will make a late decision on full-back Matt Targett ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash with champions Manchester City.
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Newcastle's Eddie Howe says visit of City to be relished not feared
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has lost all 10 of his previous meeting with Pep Guardiola including two heavy defeats last season, but believes his side must relish the challenge of facing Manchester City on Sunday. Newcastle have begun the season in solid fashion, with four points from their opening two games, but Howe says a clash with City will be the real barometer of his team's progress. Howe saw his side beaten 5-0 away and 4-0 at home by Guardiola's City last season -- results he said looked worse on paper than they were in reality.
Newcastle's Howe says visit of City to be relished not feared
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has lost all 10 of his previous meeting with Pep Guardiola including two heavy defeats last season, but believes his side must relish the challenge of facing Manchester City on Sunday.
Southampton now 'looking into' deal for £25m star at St Mary's
Southampton are ‘looking into’ luring Benfica striker Goncalo Ramos to St Mary’s ahead of the transfer window slamming shut, according to journalist Dean Jones.
Newcastle's striker move would be 'statement signing' as hierarchy are warned of 'transfer failure'
A Newcastle United move for Benfica’s Gonçalo Ramos would represent a ‘statement signing’ in a summer transfer window where attempts to land a striker have proved frustrating. The Magpies have found it a struggle to add to their attacking ranks leaving Eddie Howe with only Callum Wilson and Chris Wood to pick from.
Nick Pope reveals the qualities Newcastle United showed against Brighton that will take them far
Newcastle United goalkeeper Nick Pope believes doing the 'ugly stuff' well can take the Magpies far this season. Newcastle were second best during their 0-0 draw at Brighton, but Pope believes his team-mates showed 'resilience' and 'spirit' to come away with a point.
Graeme Souness criticised over 'men's game' comments following Chelsea vs Tottenham
Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness has been slammed by England's European Championship winger Bethany England for his "man's game" comments following Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur.
West Ham confirmed 11: David Moyes makes one change to face Nottingham Forest
West Ham United boss David Moyes has named his side to fact Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.