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Newcastle United are looking over their shoulders with four games of the Premier League season remaining.

The Magpies are in relegation form - losing five on the bounce and nine of their last 12 in the Premier League to leave them 14th in the table.

Only a few weeks ago was European qualification the aim but Eddie Howe’s side are just as close to the bottom three as they are to the top six.

The gap was cut to eight points on Saturday after Tottenham Hotspur won late on at already-relegated Wolves before the Magpies lost 1-0 to title-chasing Arsenal.

Realistically, Newcastle probably only need one more win to officially secure their top-flight status and even if they lost all their remaining games, Tottenham would need to win three of their last four.

Tottenham Hotspur dealt huge blow as NUFC look over their shoulders

And Spurs have been handed a huge blow in that respect as one of their star players, £51million summer signing Xavi Simons, has been ruled out for the rest of the campaign with an ACL injury.

The Dutchman, who will also miss this summer’s World Cup, sustained the injury in the 63rd minute at Molineux before leaving the field on a stretcher. An official statement on Monday revealed the severity.

“We can confirm that Xavi Simons has ruptured the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in his right knee,” Spurs confirmed. “The 23-year-old suffered the injury during the second half of our Premier League fixture at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.

“Xavi will undergo surgery in the coming weeks and, following that, will then begin his rehabilitation with our medical team. Everyone at Tottenham Hotspur sends Xavi our love and support - we will be with him every step of the way.”

Spurs are already without several players until next season, including Wilson Odobert, Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski and Cristian Romero, while they are also sweating on the fitness of Dominic Solanke after he was forced off at the weekend with a muscle issue.

Newcastle United are eight points above the Premier League relegation zone with four matches left to play.

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I’ll say it now, Newcastle United won’t get relegated but the fact that it’s even a possibility with four matches to go is rather astonishing.

The Magpies are in relegation form with last night’s 1-0 defeat at Arsenal their ninth in 12 Premier League matches. It’s also their fifth in a row in all competitions.

Newcastle were improved at the Emirates Stadium - Eddie Howe was keen to point that out, but admitted that he can’t lose sight of the number of games his side keep on losing.

But what he wouldn’t commit to was looking over his shoulder. As it stands, United should be doing exactly that.

Eddie Howe asked if Newcastle United are looking over their shoulders

Late wins for Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United closed the gap between Newcastle and the relegation places to just eight points before a ball was kicked in North London.

Coupled with Nottingham Forest’s demolition of Sunderland on Friday night and Leeds’ point away to Bournemouth in midweek, the teams below Newcastle are building momentum. Howe’s men, however, are sleepwalking.

“I think we're looking at the fact we haven't won games,” Howe said when asked if he and his players were looking over their shoulder. “It's too many games without positive results.

“So we're looking at next week, trying to win a game and try and lift the feeling that we currently feel.”

Realistically, Newcastle only need one more win to ensure survival in the Premier League but the concern currently is where the next point is going to come from.

And for as long as Howe’s side fail to pick up points, they are reliant on results elsewhere going in their favour.

Next up for the Magpies is Brighton & Hove Albion at St James’ Park on Saturday before back-to-back games against Forest and West Ham.

Only then will we know if fears of being dragged into some final day drama at Fulham were rational. They still feel irrational but the fact that Newcastle find themselves in this position tells you everything you need to know.

This season has been unacceptable.

Newcastle United’s 2025-26 season is at risk of fizzling out, though some will argue it already has.

The Magpies have lost their last three Premier League matches 2-1, the latest coming at home to AFC Bournemouth on Saturday.

Eddie Howe’s side took the lead in defeats to Sunderland and Crystal Palace but against Bournemouth equalised before conceding in the 85th minute.

Not only are United on a three-match losing streak, but they have also lost eight of their 11 matches. It’s also five defeats from six on home turf, with Howe’s side languishing in 14th place.

With only five matches of the season remaining, United are six points below the European places and, up until Brighton & Hove Albion’s late equaliser at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday evening, were maybe worried about being dragged into the relegation picture.

Next up for Newcastle is a trip to Premier League leaders Arsenal, where their last and only league win at the Emirates came 16 years ago.

Premier League data experts Opta have predicted how the 2025-26 table will finish. Take a look below:

Newcastle United surrendered yet another lead to lose 2-1 to Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday.

Will Osula put the Magpies ahead on the brink of half-time but substitute Jean-Philippe Mateta scored a late brace as Palace leapfrogged their hosts in the table.

Eddie Howe’s side slipped to 14th in the table, having dropped a staggering 25 points from winning positions.

With only six matches left to play, hopes of securing European qualification are fading badly. They are 10 points below fifth place Liverpool and five behind seventh place Brentford.

Next up for Newcastle is the visit of Howe’s former club AFC Bournemouth, who travel to the North East full of confidence after beating league leaders Arsenal at the Emirates on Saturday.

Premier League data experts Opta have predicted how the 2025-26 table will finish. Take a look below:

Bruno Guimaraes bombshell as Newcastle United learn extent of their captain’s hamstring injury.

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Newcastle United are set to be without Bruno Guimaraes until mid-April, according to reports in Brazil.

The Magpies’ captain started against Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday night on just his second start following four matches out with an ankle injury.

Guimaraes helped United to a 2-1 victory in North London before being forced off in stoppage time.

Speaking immediately after the game, head coach Eddie Howe said: “I'm not sure, he is a little bit worried. I think that he's not sure [because] he said he's never had a problem with his hamstrings before, so is it cramp? Was it a muscle problem?

“Probably feels more of an injury to me, but let's wait and see.”

Guimaraes then wrote on Instagram: “Very happy with the win! This looks much more like what we’re capable of doing. Great character from the team. Once again, I hope it’s nothing too serious and that I can be back soon.”

Bruno Guimaraes bombshell as Newcastle United without skipper for at least two months

Howe provided a further update on Guimaraes on Friday morning ahead of Saturday’s trip to Aston Villa in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

“With Bruno, we're awaiting the full extent of the hamstring injury,” Howe said. “Bruno, the other night, I don't think he got the injury when he got the injury. I don't think there was any pre-injury.

“Obviously, at that stage of the game, he was getting fatigued. Maybe on a normal situation with a full bench, we would maybe have taken him off before that moment - but we didn't. We ran out of midfielders. So he stayed on the pitch and unfortunately got injured.”

After undergoing further assessment, ESPN Brazil has claimed the Magpies are expected to be without Guimaraes for “at least two months”, keeping him sidelined until the middle of April.

It means Newcastle will have to find a way without their talisman until the final month of the campaign. Howe’s side have never won a Premier League match that Guimaraes has missed since he joined the club in January 2022.

As well as missing several key matches for United, Guimaraes will also sit out of Brazil’s upcoming friendly matches against France and Croatia.

The report adds that Guimaraes will soon travel to Brazil to receive treatment from Rodrigo Lasmar, the national team doctor.

Newcastle United need Lewis Miley and Joelinton back

Guimaraes’ extended absence has left Sandro Tonali, Jacob Ramsey and Joe Willock as the only available central midfielders.

Joelinton and Lewis Miley have been missing in recent games but Howe hopes the pair aren’t too far away from returning.

“With Lewy, we're waiting sort of day by day,” Howe said. “He's got a sort of a dead leg. So he got a bad knock to his thigh. I think there's a little bit of muscle damage on the knock.

“So sort of having scans on it sort of every few days to see how that is. We don't think it's going to be long-term. Hopefully, he'll be back pretty quickly. So let's wait and see on that one.

“Joelinton is doing really well. I don't think he'll make this game, but he's not going to be too far away beyond this game. So he's desperate to be back involved as he normally is, but that's a great sign for us.

“That means he's feeling good about his body and he's very positive.”

Thomas Frank has been sacked after losing to Newcastle United last night.

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Tottenham Hotspur have sacked Thomas Frank following their 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United.

Both managers were under pressure heading into last night’s game, with Eddie Howe reiterating to the media that he is the right man for the Magpies job. Ultimately, Newcastle stunned Spurs in their own backyard to leave them sitting 16th - and five points above the drop zone.

An emotional Howe gave an explosive fist pump to the Toon away end at the full-time whistle - highlighting how much the three points meant. Newcastle had won just one of their previous eight fixtures before the victory in North London.

Tottenham Hotspur sack Thomas Frank

Tottenham have now pulled the trigger on Frank - who faced “you’re getting sacked in the morning” chants from his own fans - after just eight months in charge. He was a highly coveted manager due to his seven-year reign as Brentford boss.

While still awaiting official confirmation from the club, it is being widely reported that Spurs have sacked the 52-year-old. Tottenham are now searching for their fifth manager in as many years since Jose Mourinho’s exit in 2021.

Eddie Howe on Thomas Frank

Speaking after beating Spurs, Howe backed Frank to be given time to turn results around. He said: “The fine reality of this job is that it could by any one of us at any moment. It’s not nice.

“When you look at Tottenham and the size of their injury list, you can see how difficult it is. Thomas is an outstanding manager and I hope he gets time to show it.”

Newcastle United beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in the Premier League - and here’s what Alan Shearer had to say about it.

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Eddie Howe has been under fire this week. And few managers in football needed a win as much as the Newcastle United head coach. Well, maybe Thomas Frank might disagree.

A poor run of results has seen the Magpies slide down the table in recent weeks, as well as exit the Carabao Cup at the semi final stage. Howe’s team were booed off just days ago at St James’ Park following a particularly damaging home defeat to Brentford.

Newcastle United flip the narrative with away day win at Spurs

So, it’s fair to say few had high expectations of the Magpies heading to Tottenham Hotspur, even if the hosts had won just twice on home turf this campaign.

However, a dynamic display saw Joe Willock, Anthony Elanga and Jacob Ramsey run riot in North London, as the Magpies recorded a well-earned and deserved 2-1 win, even if the scoreline flattered the hosts.

Malick Thiaw and Ramsey scored the goals for United.

Alan Shearer on Newcastle United win over Spurs

And the win went down well with Premier League and Newcastle United record goalscorer, Alan Shearer.

Speaking on X, he said: “Big win. Big 3 points. Much better in terms of energy. The changes worked.”

That comment was an undoubted ringing endorsement towards Howe, after he’d been under pressure.

Speaking about the performance earlier in the game, Shearer also said: “They deserved that goal. It’s been coming. Much the better team in that first half.”

Eddie Howe reflects on Newcastle United’s 2-1 win v Tottenham Hotspur

Reflecting on the win, Howe said: “Yeah, great response from the players. I have to pay tribute to them tonight. I think they really did inspire each other and help each other. I thought it was one of our best performances of the season.

“Dominant display, showed our quality. We had players going down with cramp at the end and showing signs that we had maxed out on the pitch. That's all I ever ask.

“I'm very grateful to have the group of players that I have. I think they're terrific professionals and a great day for us.

Newcastle United issue official Bruno Guimaraes injury update

Newcastle recorded only their third Premier League away win of the campaign to move back into the top half of the table, closing the gap on the top five to eight points.

The only negative to emerge from the night was Bruno Guimaraes’ withdrawal in stoppage time. The Brazilian had only just returned following four games out with an ankle injury, though that isn’t the issue this time.

Asked for an update on Guimaraes, Howe replied: “I'm not sure. He's a little bit worried. He said he’s not sure he's never had a problem with his hamstrings before, so is it cramp? was it a muscle problem?

“It probably feels more of an injury to me but let's wait and see. We'll try and stay positive at this moment.”

Callum Wilson joined West Ham United last summer after his contract expired at Newcastle United.

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Former Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson is set to stay at West Ham United after scoring a late winner against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.

Wilson returned to the matchday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after missing the last two matches against Nottingham Forest and Queens Park Rangers, after holding talks over leaving the club.

The 33-year-old only joined in the summer after his contract expired at Newcastle but was forced to seek clarity on his future following the January arrival of attacking duo of Pablo and Taty Castellanos from Gil Vicente and Lazio, respectively.

According to various reports, Wilson was in advanced discussions to terminate his contract that expires in the summer, alerting Scottish Premiership champions Celtic and clubs in the Saudi Pro League.

But as per BBC Sport, West Ham officials have now put a block on his exit, believing his experience is essential as Nuno Espirito Santo’s side look to avoid relegation. Wilson has scored five goals in 18 appearances this season.

Callum Wilson remains a Newcastle United favourite

Wilson is chasing 100 Premier League goals, with the striker currently seven short. He scored 41 at AFC Bournemouth before joining Newcastle for £20million in 2020.

And during his five years at St James’ Park, Wilson became the Magpies’ third-highest Premier League goalscorer - only Alan Shearer and Alexander Isak scored more - with 47 goals in 113 appearances.

After leaving the club in June, Wilson wrote on Instagram: “To all you Magpies.. It’s time to say goodbye after an unbelievable few years in the Toon.

“Thank you for everything. We stood strong together through the highs and some lows to help the club experience new heights.

“I am so proud to have worn the iconic number 9 shirt and to have added a little more history to it. Scoring at the Gallowgate end really is as special as they say.

“All good things come to an end but there’s no doubt Newcastle United will always have a place in mine and my families hearts. Thank you for the memories. CW9🫡🖤🤍”

On letting Wilson leave, Howe said: “I think my love for Callum is as high as it could ever be. As a player and as a person who did what he did for me, the games that he played, the goals that he scored, I'm talking historically as well, our time together at Bournemouth, the attitude that he played with on and off the pitch, the injuries and setbacks that he suffered and his character to fight through them. I couldn't respect him any more than I do.

“But I think sometimes for everybody it's best that you have to part ways. That's the sad thing of life and football. You can't stay together forever. I wish him well. I'm watching him and just wishing him the best.”

Crystal Palace have made a transfer breakthrough ahead of their visit to Newcastle United.

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Crystal Palace have been bolstered by a new signing in time for Sunday’s Premier League clash against Newcastle United (kick-off 3pm).

Palace have completed a club-record £35million deal for winger Brennan Johnson from London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

The 24-year-old attracted interest from AFC Bournemouth with Antoine Semenyo seemingly destined to join Manchester City but has agreed to move to Selhurst Park after talks with manager Oliver Glasner on Thursday.

Crystal Palace set to sign Brennan Johnson in time to face Newcastle United

Johnson completed the formalities of the transfer on Friday and while Palace announced the transfer after the Premier League’s 12pm registration deadline for weekend matches, the BBC reports that he is eligible to feature against Newcastle.

The Wales international has already played twice at St James’ Park this season, having started both games for Spurs. The Magpies won their Carabao Cup tie 2-0 before being held to a 2-2 draw in the Premier League last month.

Johnson joined Spurs in a £47.5m deal from Nottingham Forest in 2023 and scored the winner as the club ended their 17-year wait for silverware by Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final last season.

However, Johnson's minutes have been limited under new manager Thomas Frank this season, scoring four goals in 22 appearances.

Eddie Howe previews Newcastle United v Crystal Palace

Newcastle beat Burnley 3-1 on Tuesday night to record only their second Premier League away win of the campaign and will look to follow that up on home turf.

Eddie Howe’s side are unbeaten in their last 10 home matches, while Palace are winless in six matches having some key players to the African Cup of Nations and injury, including winger Ismaila Sarr and full-back Daniel Munoz.

Palace do, however, have the fifth best away record in the division with five wins, one draw and three losses.

Previewing the visit of Oliver Glasner’s side, Howe said: “Solid, tough to score against and they've got good attackers the other way as well. I think it goes without saying how good a job I think Oliver's done.

“I’ve watched them closely in the preparation for this game and yes, they've lost a few key players for different reasons, whether it be injury or African Cup of Nations, ut they're still a very good team and a team that we can't underestimate and we won't underestimate. We don't underestimate any opponent.

“Yeah, a game that we can do well in if we're at our best levels and we're boosted by the fact we're back at home after it feels like a long time away. But it's a game that we need to prepare well for.”

Former Newcastle United talisman Alexander Isak suffered a suspected broken leg against Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend.

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Simon Jordan could not resist a swipe at Alexander Isak’s antics as a Newcastle United player following his Liverpool leg break.

While yet to be officially confirmed by the club, it is being widely reported that the Swede suffered a fracture against Tottenham Hotspur. Isak broke the deadlock in North London on Saturday - but at a cost.

A reckless Micky van de Ven lunge caught the striker and he immediately hit the deck in agony. Several members of the Liverpool backroom staff helped Isak hobble off the Tottenham Hotspur turf.

Alexander Isak leg break

The Athletic reported last night that Liverpool fear Isak has endured a suspected leg break. News had emerged early yesterday morning that the Reds expected Isak to spend a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Those fears have been realised, with Isak’s latest setback set to rule him out for several months - including Newcastle’s trip to Anfield on January 31. Toon fans will likely have to wait until next season to give the 26-year-old his anticipated hostile reception.

Simon Jordan makes controversial comment

Unable to help himself from adding salt on to Isak’s wounds, former Crystal Palace owner Jordan suggested “karma” was at play. The striker infamously burned all of his bridges at St James' Park by refusing to play or train for Newcastle to force through a Liverpool move.

“I’m desperately trying to avoid myself disappearing into the ghost of Jacob Marley, and looking at the karma of Alexander Isak’s position in terms of not landing at Liverpool and achieving very much,” Jordan told talkSPORT. “He now potentially finds himself out for the season. I’m desperately trying to avoid that version of myself.

“I don’t want anyone breaking their legs, but I also look at the dynamics of how people behave and think, sometimes, that what goes around comes around. That’s mean-spirited, I know. So then you move onto the situation surrounding Liverpool.

“They're not exactly devoid of a decent squad. The Isak transaction is always what they were prepared to spend. It’s not £125million down the drain because it will come again. It’s just an unfortunate set of circumstances where they have Mohamed Salah thinking he can say whatever he wants, you’ve got Cody Gakpo who hasn’t been in the best form and (Hugo) Ekitikke who probably thought he should be the man anyways.”