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  1. 'We're delighted with our run of form'published at 17:30 12 January

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    Eddie Howe spoke to BBC Sport after Newcastle's victory against Bromley: "It's a moment you never like [going behind]. You prepare for a lot of eventualities in your mind before the game and respect every opponent. It can happen. It did happen.

    "It was important we responded. The longer it goes on the more anxiety can creep in. What a brilliant finish from Lewis Miley. From that moment we settled into the game.

    "Lewis [Miley] played very well. He brings loads of composure and quality on the ball."

    On his half-time subs: "Anthony [Gordon] was forced. Harvey [Barnes] felt something in his quad. The plan was always to play Joe [Joelinton] and Bruno [Guimaraes] for 45 each."

    On William Osula's goal: "He's been waiting for that moment. He's been training hard. He has huge potential and quality. I haven't seen him score many like that. I'm delighted for him.

    "I'm very level. We're delighted with the run of form we're in."

  2. Did you know? published at 17:20 12 January

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    Newcastle have won eight consecutive games in all competitions as a Premier League side for the first time since February/March 2005 under Graeme Souness.

    Anthony Gordon has scored in three successive games in all competitions for the very first time in his senior club career.

  3. 'I've come back and I'm on the rise'published at 17:12 12 January

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    Lewis Miley spoke to BBC Sport after scoring in Newcastle's victory against Bromley:"I saw the goal light up and thought I'd have a strike. Some of the lads were saying get a shot off. Buzzing with that. That's my second goal for my boyhood club - it can't really be any better.

    "I've been itching to get a start. I think I've come back stronger and better. I'm on the rise now.

    "You can't underestimate teams like this.

    "Unreal feeling. Hopefully I get a lot more games like that.

    "Really exciting [season]. Hopefully against Arsenal we can get that win and get to the [Carabao Cup] final."

  4. Newcastle 3-1 Bromley - send us your thoughtspublished at 16:54 12 January

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  5. Follow Sunday's FA Cup games livepublished at 12:20 12 January

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    The FA Cup third round continues on Sunday, with several Premier League teams in action:

    All kick-off times 15:00 GMT unless stated

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  6. Newcastle v Bromley: Sutton's predictionspublished at 11:03 12 January

    Chris Sutton's predictions with Billy Bob Thornton

    BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton has made his predictions for all 32 FA Cup third round games and given his verdict on who will make it into round four.

    For this week's matches he is up against actor and musician Billy Bob Thornton, who is a Liverpool fan.

    Sutton's prediction: 3-0

    It is a long way from Bromley to Newcastle but this is a great tie for them, even if they are going to end up being beaten.

    Newcastle have won seven in a row in all competitions now and, while Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon are understandably getting a lot of attention, I have been really impressed by Jacob Murphy.

    Eddie Howe will make lots of changes but I don't see it making any difference.

    Billy's prediction: 4-0

    Read the full predictions and have your say here

  7. When is the FA Cup fourth-round draw?published at 10:00 11 January

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    The FA Cup third round is well under way, with Premier League sides Everton, Fulham and Aston Villa the clubs already booking their places in the fourth-round draw with wins on Thursday and Friday.

    But for other sides hoping for a healthy cup run this season, when will the draw take place?

    The draw will be live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer following the conclusion of the Arsenal v Manchester United tie, which kicks off at 15:00 GMT on Sunday.

    It will include 32 teams - with all third-round matches this weekend settled on the day - and the resulting ties will be played over the weekend commencing Saturday, 8 February.

  8. 'It's good to see the dark arts back'published at 16:47 10 January

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    BBC Radio Newcastle's Raul Kohli believes Newcastle United have rediscovered their nasty streak, as Eddie Howe's side look to continue their scintillating form.

    Speaking on the latest episode of the Total Sport Newcastle podcast, he says that the Magpies must "fight for each other" if they are to continue their form beyond Tuesday's Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg victory at Arsenal.

    "It was lacking a bit in the earlier part of the season. It is good to see the dark arts back," he said.

    "Some people may say they don't like to see it in football but it's good to see people like Jason Tindall sticking up for his players.

    "I also saw when Joelinton went down, Tonali shouted at him to stay down."

    Commentator Matthew Raisbeck said that while Howe's side have been accused of 'dark arts' tactics in the past, seeing games out is something that every side - including Tuesday's hosts - does in the modern game.

    "It is something Newcastle have been accused of doing under Eddie Howe but lots of teams do it," he said.

    "Newcastle United - why should they not do it? Why should they be the ones that don't get involved in that?

    "Then it is up to the referee to add time on or issue a yellow card if he feels it is outside of the rules.

    "Dark arts is what Newcastle have been accused of and something Arsenal have been pretty good at as well. It worked in Newcastle's favour [on Tuesday]."

    Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds

  9. Why Bromley fear facing Joelinton in the FA Cuppublished at 15:51 10 January

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    Bromley manager Andy Woodman tells The Football News Show that his players have earmarked Joelinton as Newcastle United's key player and why they hope to get the chance to face him in their FA Cup third round clash.

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  10. What's behind Newcastle's winning run?published at 13:18 10 January

    Joe Bradshaw
    BBC Sport Senior Journalist

    Alexander Isak celebrates with his Newcastle team-matesImage source, Getty Images

    Leicester City, Brentford, Ipswich, Aston Villa, Manchester United, Tottenham, Arsenal.

    They are the seven victims of Newcastle's incredible winning run that has propelled them up the Premier League table and within 90 minutes of a Wembley final in the Carabao Cup.

    Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali are among those to have grabbed the headlines, but what do the underlying numbers reveal about the Magpies' outstanding form?

    Getting the balance right in midfield has been crucial for Eddie Howe. Just before this run, we asked Newcastle fans to tell us about players going under the radar and you told us to take note of Sean Longstaff as instrumental to their good results.

    Since then, he has barely featured.

    Instead, Tonali, Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes have been the three of choice and have repaid their manager's faith with a series of stellar performances. Indeed, former Magpies midfielder told BBC Radio Newcastle the trio is "as good as anyone" in the world at the moment.

    Graph showing Newcastle's shots per game has increased since the start of December from 12 to 18 but their shot conversion rate has dropped from 17.7% to 16.6%

    Since the start of December, incorporating the dramatic 3-3 draw with Liverpool and the infuriating 4-2 defeat by Brentford, Newcastle have averaged 18 shots per game, six more than the average for their opening 13 games.

    Isak's pinpoint finishing has obviously been helpful - seven goals in seven games - but Newcastle's conversion rate of 16.6% is actually slightly lower than it was prior to this winning run.

    It is not that they are controlling games more - 52% average possession against 49% is not a huge uplift - rather it is what they are doing when they have hold of the football.

    And as a result, their average expected goals (xG) number has greatly increased - 2.7 goals per game since the winning run began on 14 December, as opposed to 1.3 beforehand.

    Even more noteworthy perhaps is the dip in expected goals against (xGA). Over the past five Premier League games, it has more than halved from a previous average of 1.3 to 0.6.

    That has coincided with first choice Nick Pope's unfortunate injury but Martin Dubravka has excelled as his deputy, conceding just three goals in his seven appearances.

    The return of defensive linchpin Sven Botman can only help this much improved defensive record, while offering further confidence it is sustainable.

    And if it is, with an upcoming fixture list of Wolves, Bournemouth, Southampton and Fulham, there is understandable optimism Newcastle's winning run can continue indefinitely.

    Graph showing Newcastle's expected goals statistics changes from pre 14 December to since 14 December
- xG 1.45 - 2.67
- xGA 1.37 - 0.62
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  11. Will Isak inherit Lee's Wembley record?published at 13:15 10 January

    Former England midfielder Rob Lee is the most recent player to find the net for Newcastle United at Wembley, but he has tipped Alexander Isak to take that spot from him after Eddie Howe's side opened up a two-goal advantage in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal.

    Lee spoke to BBC Radio Newcastle about the Magpies' "unbelievable" performance at Emirates Stadium, saying: "We now have a fantastic chance of getting to Wembley again and lifting a trophy.

    "I think Isak has got a pretty good chance of breaking my record, if he gets to Wembley, because at the moment he is probably the best striker in the world."

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  12. Isak wins two Premier League monthly awardspublished at 13:05 10 January

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    Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has won the Premier League's player of the month award for December.

    The Sweden forward scored eight goals and provided two assists for Newcastle, who won four of their six league matches in the month.

    It was part of an awards double for Isak - his strike against Liverpool won the Premier League's goal of the month prize.

  13. 'He will naturally want some conclusion to his future'published at 10:57 10 January

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    Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has said the club should resolve Martin Dubravka's future as soon as possible, with the Slovakia international only having six months remaining on his contract.

    Speaking before Sunday's FA Cup tie against Bromley, Howe was asked about Dubravka, who has starred in recent games in place of the injured Nick Pope.

    "I think he has been in a difficult position with his contract being up in the summer," said the Newcastle boss. "There is that doubt and he will naturally want some conclusion to his future.

    "Whatever the outcome, he has more than played his part in our recent run of fixtures. Hopefully, we can come to some sort of agreement with him."

    Howe added that Dubravka himself has not actively looked to depart permanently in the January transfer window.

    "Martin has never said he wants to leave," he added. "He has been a very good professional and it's a credit to him because it was difficult when Nick Pope was in the team, but he was ready to come in and perform.

    "That's down to how hard he trains and you can see how much Newcastle means to him. He is very invested.

    "I think the right decision will be the right decision - not just for us but for Martin as well.

    "Martin is performing really well and we want to keep him. He's never said he wants to leave and hopefully we can resolve things."

  14. Howe on Dubravka, Isak and the magic of the FA Cuppublished at 10:21 10 January

    Joe Nelson
    BBC Sport journalist

    Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media before Sunday's FA Cup tie against Bromley (kick-off 15:00 GMT).

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • On the future of goalkeeper Martin Dubravka who was emotional after the Carabao Cup game at Arsenal on Tuesday and has been linked with a move away: "I think he has been in a difficult position with his contract being up in the summer. There is that doubt and he will naturally want some conclusion to his future. Whatever the outcome, he has more than played his part in our recent run of fixtures. Hopefully we can come to some sort of agreement with him."

    • Alexander Isak has recovered from a knock picked up during that win at Emirates Stadium, but is expected to be rested: "We think he is in a good place. He is seeing his physio and we have given him a couple of days' rest. Fingers crossed he is going to be OK. We would have involved him in the game some way but he will probably be given this game to get himself right and rest ahead of the busy schedule."

    • Sven Botman has recovered after going off with cramp at Emirates Stadium following his return from a lengthy injury lay-off: "Sven is doing well. It was naturally a build-up of fatigue. He felt he was fine to play against Arsenal. He was absolutely brilliant. He was determined, physical and excellent."

    • Defender Dan Burn embodies what Howe values in his side: "He always shows the spirit we need and knows what it means to play for this club. He has been the model of consistency. When we signed Dan, he may not be the sexiest of names but he has been fundamental to what we have done. He embodies everything we want here."

    • Howe issued updates on the fitness of Nick Pope and Callum Wilson: "Callum is on the grass today. He is making good progress actually and we have been very pleased. It was such a difficult situation for him. He could be coming back around about February if everything goes as we think. He is very focused on his comeback. Nick is not far away. He hasn't trained with the group yet and has done goalkeeping training one-on-one. I think there is a bit longer needed before his knee is fully strong enough to play."

    • Howe confirmed he will shuffle his options for the FA Cup tie: "We always had on the horizon this game when we knew we would have to rotate our squad. We have players who are desperate to play and showcase their qualities [but] we still have to get through."

    • However, he is not taking their League Two opponents lightly: "We have to pick a strong squad. The desire is there from us. We don't prioritise one competition over any other. That's how we have tried to focus this season and this game will be no different. We will give them the utmost respect and try to win the match."

    • The FA Cup remains important to him: "I don't think it has changed at all. The FA Cup has always been one of the things that brought me into football. There is still a magic to it and we are on the other side where Bromley will have that hope. We have to be really professional and try and get that job done."

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  15. Midfield trio 'as good as there is' in world footballpublished at 08:50 10 January

    Former Newcastle United midfielder Rob Lee believes Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali and Joelinton are currently forming a midfield three that is "as good as there is" in football right now.

    Speaking to BBC Radio Newcastle at the launch event for the release of Newcastle's iconic kit from the 1995-97 seasons, Lee said: "I love Bruno - I think he is a great player.

    "Since Tonali started sitting in front of the back four, he has been outstanding in every game I have seen. And big Joe as well.

    "Those midfield three are as good as there is - I don't care what anybody says."

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  16. 🎧 Can Newcastle win the Carabao Cup? published at 08:49 10 January

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    In the latest edition of BBC Radio Newcastle's Magpies podcast, the Total Sport team chats about the Magpies' scintillating form - including their 2-0 victory at Arsenal in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.

    Matthew Raisbeck and comedian Raul Kohli discuss how Eddie Howe's side are putting together this run of form and how taking on responsibility for one another has led to Newcastle's winning streak.

    Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds now

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  17. Newcastle v Bromley: Did you know?published at 15:09 9 January

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    This is the first ever meeting between Newcastle and Bromley and the League Two side's first ever FA Cup third round tie and first ever competitive meeting with a top-flight opponent.