Newcastle United sale to Saudi Arabia-led consortium: Why the stakes are so high
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2019 Schedule
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2019 Schedule
11-9-12, 12th in English Premier League
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Newcastle blast relegation-threatened Bournemouth
Bournemouth's hopes of avoiding relegation from the Premier League suffered a blow after their poor form continued with a 4-1 loss to Newcastle.
Premier League chief in tense exchange over Newcastle takeover (2:23)
Bournemouth's King faces late fitness test for Newcastle
Bournemouth striker Joshua King has missed training due to an ankle injury and will undergo a late fitness test before the Cherries' Premier League
Steve Bruce gatecrashes Kevin de Bruyne interview (0:29)
Steve Bruce's tactics vs. Man City 'perfect' if Gayle scored (1:25)
De Bruyne & Sterling lead Man City into FA Cup semis (1:39)
Man City into FA Cup semis with win over Newcastle
Manchester City defeated Newcastle United on Sunday to advance to the FA Cup semifinals.
Aston Villa fight back to draw with Newcastle
Ahmed El Mohamady scored with seven minutes remaining to give Aston Villa a potential lifeline from relegation in a draw vs. Newcastle United.
Villa's Smith seeks more referee protection for Grealish
Aston Villa's Jack Grealish needs more protection from referees, boss Dean Smith said after becoming the most fouled player in the Premier League.
Ruthless Newcastle overpower 10-man Sheffield
Record signing Joelinton scored his first Premier League goal since August as Newcastle United secured a convincing 3-0 win.
Blades players offered new deals, future in their hands, says
Sheffield United players whose contracts expire this month have been offered new deals to stay at the club and the ball is now in their court, manag
USMNT's Yedlin: My grandpa says I'm safer outside the U.S. (1:42)
Prem players treated like 'lab rats' - Rose
Newcastle's Danny Rose said Premier League players are being treated like "lab rats" after teams were given permission to return to training.
Sources: Transfer chief Campos not set for Spurs
Lille sporting director Luis Campos will join Tottenham and has rejected a big offer from Newcastle United, sources have told ESPN.
Newcastle want Pochettino, but would he want them?
In pure football terms, would trying to revive the fortunes of a mid-table club with controversial owners really be the right move for Pochettino?
LIVE Transfer Talk: Real Madrid to sell Bale to Newcastle to buy Bayern's Coman
Real Madrid are ready to sell Gareth Bale to Newcastle and sign a replacement from Bayern Munich. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
Is Danny Rose an 'outlier' with Prem return comments? (1:35)
Danny Rose on Prem restart plans: A 'joke'
Newcastle's Danny Rose hit out at Premier League restart plans amid the coronavirus crisis and said it should not return with lives at risk.
Danny Rose on PL return: It's a f------ joke! (2:08)
Pochettino 'the most important man' for Newcastle (1:37)
Sources: Spurs due £12.5m for Poch to Newcastle
Newcastle United will have to pay Tottenham £12.5 million if they want to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as manager this month,
Premier League managers' touchline attire -- ranked! How do Klopp, Pep, Jose measure up?
Which of the Premier League's 20 managers have got their style on point, and who should be relegated for their crimes against fashion?
DeAndre Yedlin's future in a 'precarious situation' (1:34)
Can Newcastle United attract star players? (1:17)
2019-20 Prem Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 32 | 28 | 2 | 2 | +45 | 86 |
| Manchester City | 32 | 21 | 3 | 8 | +48 | 66 |
| Leicester City | 33 | 17 | 7 | 9 | +32 | 58 |
| Chelsea | 33 | 17 | 6 | 10 | +16 | 57 |
| Manchester United | 33 | 15 | 10 | 8 | +23 | 55 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 33 | 13 | 13 | 7 | +9 | 52 |
| Arsenal | 33 | 12 | 13 | 8 | +8 | 49 |
| Sheffield United | 32 | 12 | 11 | 9 | +1 | 47 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 32 | 12 | 9 | 11 | +7 | 45 |
| Burnley | 32 | 13 | 6 | 13 | -9 | 45 |
| Everton | 32 | 12 | 8 | 12 | -7 | 44 |
| Newcastle United | 32 | 11 | 9 | 12 | -10 | 42 |
| Crystal Palace | 33 | 11 | 9 | 13 | -12 | 42 |
| Southampton | 32 | 12 | 4 | 16 | -14 | 40 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 33 | 8 | 12 | 13 | -9 | 36 |
| West Ham United | 32 | 8 | 6 | 18 | -18 | 30 |
| Watford | 33 | 6 | 10 | 17 | -23 | 28 |
| Aston Villa | 32 | 7 | 6 | 19 | -24 | 27 |
| AFC Bournemouth | 33 | 7 | 6 | 20 | -27 | 27 |
| Norwich City | 33 | 5 | 6 | 22 | -36 | 21 |
2019-20 Team LeadersEnglish Premier League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsEnglish Premier League
Goal Difference-10Tied-13th
Goals Scored33Tied-15th
Assists25Tied-12th
Goals Conceded439th