Mark Douglas

2 days ago | inews.co.uk | Mark Douglas

Newcastle United defender Sven Botman is keen to commit his future to St James’ Park, with securing Champions League football the priority. Newcastle are on the verge of booking their place in Europe’s premier competition for next season after a win over Chelsea moved them to within three points of effectively securing a place in the top five.

2 days ago | inews.co.uk | Mark Douglas

ST JAMES’ PARK — At the end of this fascinating game, when the blue wave that threatened to engulf Newcastle United finally subsided, the tannoy announcer cheekily played The Fratelli’s Chelsea Dagger for the buoyant home fans. It was a low blow but felt appropriate. A cut and run job from Newcastle ended up with them plunging a knife through the Champions League chasing pack.

3 days ago | inews.co.uk | Mark Douglas

Enzo Maresca says striker Nicolas Jackson “must learn” from the red card which has left Chelsea’s Champions League hopes hanging by a thread. Jackson saw red for a forearm into Newcastle United defender Sven Botman’s face in the 35th minute of the Blues’s 2-0 defeat at St James’ Park, which leaves them without a striker for their final two games of the season.

6 days ago | inews.co.uk | Mark Douglas

Eddie Howe stands on the verge of history. If Newcastle United manage to vault the final three hurdles of a marathon Premier League season to clinch Champions League football, it will be arguably the club’s greatest campaign since winning the title in 1924. A domestic trophy secured alongside a place in Europe’s elite competition? That suggests Newcastle are indeed a coming force in English football. But appearances can sometimes be deceptive.

1 week ago | inews.co.uk | Mark Douglas

Uncertainty around the final verdict of the 115 charges faced by Manchester City could extend into next season, with rival clubs still in the dark about a timeline for a decision and legal experts warning that the process could run for many more months. It is a frustrating scenario – not least for many at City, who are irritated at the cloud hanging over the club – but multiple sources have told The i Paper that the prospect of an imminent conclusion to the case is “unrealistic”.