Newcastle United have definitely experienced a surge in popularity in Asia since the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund took over the club last year. Even though that takeover had its share of controversy, the Magpies faithful loved it in Newcastle. Last year, a lot of match-going fans attended games by wearing a keffiyeh on top ...
With a 3-1 aggregate win in the two-legged semi-finals against Southampton, Newcastle United booked their place in this year’s Carabao Cup final. In the process, they have given themselves a chance to end their trophy drought, which dates back to 1954-55. Their previous EFL Cup final appearance was in 1976, so a return to the ...
While multiple batches of European Football and an increasingly intense Premier League title race are all unfolding simultaneously, the Football World’s attention remains on the Carabao Cup final which is right on the horizon. In a proper Super Sunday fixture, two of England’s biggest football clubs Manchester United and Newcastle United will lock horns at ...
Manchester United are showing signs of a major resurgence under Erik ten Hag this season. The Red Devils have bounced back strongly from their nightmare from the previous campaign, sitting just five points behind the Premier League leaders. United have been unable to win a single trophy for the last five years, the longest trophy ...
Amazon’s All or Nothing series has taken the world of sports by storm. The series has been a popular hit among fans, offering an all-access, behind-the-scenes look at some of the top teams in the world. It provides a unique and intimate glimpse into the lives of players and coaches as they compete in some ...
There have been plenty of surprises, twists and turns in the Carabao, or EFL Cup, this season. A testament to the same are the two pairs of teams currently facing each other in the semi-final juncture of the competition. Manchester United and Nottingham Forest squared off each other in the first of the two legs, ...
After a breakthrough spell last season, Everton forward Anthony Gordon saw his stocks rise dramatically. Despite being part of a struggling Everton side, the 21-year-old managed to stand out and attract the eyes of some top English clubs. The Englishman has shown excellent endeavour and work rate during his appearances with The Toffees thus far, ...
Last night’s Carabao Cup action saw Newcastle United record a 2-0 victory over Leicester City to seal their spot in the tournament’s semi-finals. Goals by Dan Burn and Joelinton were enough for the win, as the Magpies went a step closer to winning a piece of major silverware. Their performance on the night was characteristically ...
Mikel Arteta took over as head coach of Arsenal in December 2019, inheriting a struggling team in desperate need of a spark. Arteta has overseen a significant improvement in the team’s results since his first season in charge, laying the groundwork for a bright future. This improvement, which started in the 2021-22 season, has taken ...
Even though the 2022-23 Premier League season has been hampered by the winter Qatar World Cup, it has already provided some really memorable moments. Arsenal have raised quite a few eyebrows to storm to the top of the league heading into the new lead with a stunning seven points ahead of second-place Manchester City. Liverpool ...
A lot of games in the FIFA World Cup should have gone the ideal route. What is the ideal route you ask? It’s simple. A world-class European team or a South American team should have won their group-stage matches, but world champions, France, lost to Tunisia and the mighty Argentinians fell before Saudi Arabia. Similarly, ...
As far as football controversies go, the Jack Grealish – Miguel Almiron saga really has stretched on for far too long. For the uninitiated, it all kicked off after Grealish, in a bit of a drunken haze, compared fellow teammate Riyad Mahrez to Newcastle United‘s Almiron during Man City‘s PL parade. With the intent of ...
Newcastle United’s newfound wealth ever since they changed ownership has meant they can go after transfer targets that were previously deemed unattainable. It started with Bruno Guimaraes, who arrived for £40m in January. Trippier and Pope strengthened the backline, among other incomings. Alexander Isak was bought in from Real Sociedad in the summer, with the ...
Things are not going so well at the moment for Chelsea as the 2021 Champions League winners suffered their 3rd consecutive loss in the Premier League yesterday to Newcastle United in what was their last game before the 2022 Qatar World Cup. The team’s performance at St. James’ Park was lacklustre to say the least, ...
With countless competitive rivalries and traditionally heated derbies, you’d be forgiven for missing out on a few of the Premier League’s feisty side arcs. Be it Diego Costa’s square-offs against Martin Skrtel or a bit of friendly fire involving Emmanuel Adebayor and Lord Bendtner himself, even the Prem’s side stories are animated. Fans online discovered ...
Newcastle United’s takeover by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia last season gave hope to the fans that the club would be in a better position to battle against PL giants now that there’s serious money backing them. The takeover, which was orchestrated by Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi’s 80% Saudi-backed consortium has worked ...
The Carabao Cup tie between Newcastle United and Crystal Palace was a hard-fought battle for both teams. Each side went back and forth trying to get the better of their defences but neither were able to put numbers up on the score sheet in normal and additional time, resulting in a penalty shootout. The shootout ...
