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  1. Follow Monday's Premier League games livepublished at 18:35 30 December 2024

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    There are three games in the Premier League on Monday, and we will bring you every moment.

    Kick-off times are GMT

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  2. What is Newcastle's New Year's resolution?published at 12:58 30 December 2024

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    Christmas is boxed off.

    We're almost through the confusing days before New Year and January is within touching distance.

    And we need your help - what is Newcastle's New Year's resolution?

    It could be a new player to sign, a tactical system to implement, an off-the-pitch matter or something else entirely.

    Let us know

  3. Sutton's predictions: Man Utd v Newcastlepublished at 11:34 30 December 2024

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    Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, against a variety of guests.

    This week, he takes on musician Emma-Jean Thackray, who is a Leeds fan.

    Sutton's prediction: 1-2

    I said before Christmas that I thought Newcastle would hit their stride and they have done exactly that. The way they are playing, they should win at Old Trafford and make it four league wins in a row.

    Manchester United's form is the exact opposite. I am not concerned about Ruben Amorim getting the sack but it really does not help when your goalkeeper keeps on conceding goals direct from a corner - that is under-12s stuff.

    I remember it happening when I was watching my son play when he was about 15 and he got done off a corner. I told him you would never see it happen to a professional goalkeeper, but it has happened twice in two weeks. You could not make it up.

    I need to apologise here though, because I was far too kind to Manchester United last week when I said they would get a draw at Wolves.

    Their fans give me so much stick on social media whenever I say they will lose that it must have got to me a bit - I have become a bit of a chicken and have put them down to get a draw when my gut feeling has been for them to lose.

    That has got to stop, because they are rubbish. That is not on Amorim because we will judge him when he has a chance to bring in his own players but, for now, we have to see them for what they are, which is a really poor side.

    Emma-Jean's prediction: 1-2

    As a Leeds fan it is literally in my DNA to hate Manchester United and I cannot predict anything good for them.

    Read the full predictions and have your say

  4. Howe 'wants goals from range of players'published at 11:01 29 December 2024

    Eddie Howe looks on from the touchlineImage source, PA Media

    Newcastle United have won their past four games in all competitions, scoring 14 goals in the process, with seven different players finding the net.

    "When we play at our best, we do share the goals around," said manager Eddie Howe. "I don't think there's ever been one consistent source and we don't want there to be because then it's easier to stop.

    "It's about the team functioning and enabling everyone to be creative and productive. We're seeing different players contribute in different games and that pleases me.

    "Of course Alex [Isak] - being our number nine - will want to score. But I want goals from a huge range of different players. We're seeing that and that's great for us."

    Newcastle's next game is against struggling Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday and Howe said of that match: "It's a fixture that we should try to attack, give our best, try to keep the rhythm and momentum we've got and show the best version of ourselves.

    "I think we have to be ourselves in this game and this is their attitude wherever we go. We have to know which Newcastle is going to turn up. We've seen that in recent weeks and it's been a real positive for us."

  5. Newcastle 3-0 Aston Villa - the fans' verdictpublished at 11:29 27 December 2024

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    Goalkeeper Martin Dubravka (1) confronts Jhon Duran of Aston Villa (9) after a red car challenge on Fabian ScharImage source, Getty Images

    We asked for your thoughts after Thursday's Premier League game between Newcastle and Aston Villa.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Newcastle fans

    Richard: The annoying thing is that the sending off will dominate the headlines but the overall performance from Newcastle was excellent. Sandro Tonali is worth the ticket price on his own. Our very own Andrea Pirlo! A joy to watch him conduct the orchestra. It's no coincidence that our current good form coincides with Tonali's form.

    Jona: Brilliant from start to finish. Big Joe man of the match - he is so key to our pressing game. Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes were good again and our midfield three is really clicking!

    Katie: Normal service is resumed! The scoreline understates Newcastle's dominance - another perfect showing from Tonali and great efforts from Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon and all the team. But, I'm still looking for reinforcements in January, especially in defence.

    Russell: Another fantastic performance from the lads. Yes, the red card made a difference, especially as they were working their way back into the game. However, it's clear the spirit is back in this side and we are looking hard to beat. Roll on United and the Carabao Cup semi-final.

    Villa fans

    Keith: There's no shame in losing to Newcastle at St James' Park, but seriously, Jhon Duran - what on earth was going through his head?! It's also clear our squad, while stronger than last year, isn't strong enough yet to effectively challenge on all fronts. We need two elite players - an elite right-back and central attacking player to rotate with Morgan Rogers.

    Ian: Poor. You'd think after a great win against Manchester City, we'd step up the levels. Conceding so early on set the tone and the sending off sealed it for Newcastle.

    Jimash: Sending off changed the game. Not sure when travelling at speed and your left foot slips where you are supposed to put your right foot.

    Sam: Such a shame after the City win. Duran is giving me massive Mario Balotelli vibes - moments of excellence v moments of immaturity. That's never going to give us the consistent performances we need to push for Europe, rather than getting pulled into mid-table vortex.

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  6. Howe 'pleased' with 'mature' Magpiespublished at 08:58 27 December 2024

    Joelinton of Newcastle United FC (7) is pulled back by Boubacar Kamara of Aston VillaImage source, Getty Images

    Newcastle boss Eddie Howe was happy with his side's "maturity" after their comprehensive 3-0 win over Aston Villa on Boxing Day.

    The Magpies rarely looked threatened, especially after Jhon Duran's first-half red card, and turned up their domination to find two goals after the break.

    "Really pleased," Howe told BBC Radio Newcastle. "Very difficult game, Aston Villa are a really difficult team. I have a great respect for Unai Emery and the way they play.

    "We scored early in the game, Anthony's goal was a brilliant team move and individual piece of skill from him. Of course the red card helped us but I was really pleased with the maturity we showed, especially in the second half."

    The Magpies' recent good form has coincided with improved performances from Sandro Tonali who has looked comfortable deeper in midfield.

    "Sandro was very good," Howe added. "Bruno [Guimaraes] was very good. Joelinton was very good, capped off with his goal. I was very happy with the midfield. All through the side, the parts of the team are functioning really well at the moment. I think we are in a good place so now we have to keep that going."

    Listen to the full chat and more Newcastle reaction on BBC Sounds

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  7. Catch up on the Premier League actionpublished at 08:28 27 December 2024

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  8. Newcastle 3-0 Aston Villa: Isak continues fine form to leave fans hoping of Europe returnpublished at 18:08 26 December 2024

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    Newcastle are fifth in the Premier League table

    Alexander Isak's 11th Premier League goal of the season and his seventh in six games helped Newcastle to a dominant victory against Aston Villa - to leave the Magpies fans dreaming of a return to European football.

    A Champions League campaign last season was followed by an absence of continental football in 2024-25, but Eddie Howe's side continued their fine resurgence to move fifth in the league.

    Since losing 4-2 at Brentford on 7 December, Newcastle have scored 14 goals in four games, with a pair of 4-0 wins over Leicester and Ipswich in the league to add to this Boxing Day success, plus a 3-1 win over Brentford to move into the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.

    It is not only Isak that is contributing.

    Anthony Gordon started things off with a fine curling strike to put Newcastle one up after only 80 seconds, before Villa striker Jhon Duran left his side with an uphill task following a straight red card for scraping his studs along Fabian Schar's back after 32 minutes.

    Isak followed up his hat-trick in Saturday's thrashing of Ipswich by adding a second, with Jacob Murphy continuing his excellent form with the assist, before Joelinton added a third in injury-time.

    That is four wins in a row for a revitalised Newcastle. A European return is getting closer.

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  9. 'We looked like we could score at any moment' - Howepublished at 18:01 26 December 2024

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    Newcastle manage Eddie Howe, speaking to Amazon Prime: "It's a brilliant goal from Anthony [Gordon]. He's capable of that and great to see that go in as he has been working hard on his finishing and wants more goals.

    "Yes, it was 11 v 10 but the game was never done at 1-0 and we showed good characteristics, we were adapting with the ball and managed the situation very well. I'm delighted with the win. We were never comfortable until the second goal and I have to complement the players and how well they are playing, it is a good set of results and performances.

    "We looked like we could score at any moment, the attacking players have their confidence back which is great to see and we look in a great place.

    "If we can strengthen [in January] that would be our preference, if we can't we have to get the best out of the squad."

  10. Newcastle 3-0 Aston Villa: Did you know?published at 17:43 26 December 2024

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    Newcastle have won three matches in a row in the Premier League by three or more goals for the very first time.

  11. Follow Boxing Day Premier League gamespublished at 11:39 26 December 2024

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    There are eight matches in the Premier League on Thursday, and we will bring you every moment.

    • Manchester City v Everton (12:30)

    • Bournemouth v Crystal Palace

    • Chelsea v Fulham

    • Newcastle v Aston Villa

    • Nottingham Forest v Tottenham

    • Southampton v West Ham

    • Wolves v Manchester United (17:30)

    • Liverpool v Leicester (20:00)

    Kick-off time 15:00 GMT unless stated

    Follow all the action and reaction here

  12. 'It's not just the hair' - Howe on Tonali-Pirlo comparisonspublished at 09:54 26 December 2024

    Sandro Tonali and Andrea PirloImage source, Getty Images

    Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has spoken about the comparisons between Sandro Tonali and legendary Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo.

    Since breaking into the Brescia first team in 2017, Tonali has been compared with Pirlo, who started his career at the same club 20 years earlier.

    "When I first saw Sandro play, there were definite links to Pirlo, without a doubt - and it's not just the hair. There's more to it than that," Howe said.

    "He's definitely got those similar qualities in terms of build and style, but I think the thing that sets Sandro apart from anyone else was he could do all of those things technically and tactically, and looked really good, but it's his athleticism as well, his ability to run.

    "We've seen that in recent games from a defensive viewpoint now more than an attacking viewpoint, where he's sprinting to put out fires for us, nicking balls, intercepting balls, using his athleticism to track runners. He's been excellent in that respect and think that's really helped the team.

    "Yes, there are the obvious ones [comparisons] in terms of his technique and his passing and everything else, but I think that's the thing that sets him apart."

    Listen to Howe talking to BBC Radio Newcastle's Matthew Raisbeck on BBC Sounds

  13. Sutton's predictions: Newcastle v Aston Villapublished at 08:59 26 December 2024

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    Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, against a variety of guests.

    This week, he takes on Eats Everything, aka DJ and producer Daniel Pearce.

    Sutton's prediction: 3-1

    Newcastle seem to be hitting a bit of form - as I predicted, although I don't like to mention it - and Alexander Isak looks unstoppable at the moment. It just shows that people should never write off Magpies manager Eddie Howe.

    Aston Villa were comfortable in their win against Manchester City on Saturday, and I love what Morgan Rogers is doing for them this season.

    Villa manager Unai Emery has a nice headache up front, to choose between Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran, and it means they have always got goals in them.

    It is Newcastle I am going with here, though. They seem to be building real momentum although I guess there is the risk I am reading too much into them being so comfortable against little Ipswich Town at the weekend.

    They were ruthless at Portman Road, and I think they will be ruthless at home against Villa too.

    Eats Everything's prediction: 0-2

    This is a tough one because both sides have been very up and down this season, and they both had good wins at the weekend.

    I am not going to say Newcastle have been 'Spursy' but they seem to be either really good, or terrible - so I am going to go with Villa here. I don't really know why, it is just a feeling I have got.

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  14. What's Christmas like for a player?published at 20:22 24 December 2024

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    For me, wherever I played, I'd always see where the first game was, where the last game was, and where we were at Christmas.

    There is such a big difference between being at home on Boxing Day versus being away because, depending on what your manager is like, if you've got an away game there is a chance you're training on Christmas Day.

    Some of the toughest times I had was when we had away games on Boxing Day and we had to come in to train at four or five on Christmas. That's when everything is just starting at home and everyone is really enjoying themselves and you have to leave.

    If you lose you are sat in the hotel having walked away from friends and family all for no points. It's not the best feeling and as a consequence you bring home some of that disappointment with you.

    But, in reality, you just know it is the busiest time of the year. The floodlights are always on for the games, the conditions get that little bit tougher, you've got games it feels like every three or four days.

    I think it's an exciting part of the season because you can gain real, significant momentum but ultimately it comes down to are you winning games.

    I think the Christmas period itself can be tough if you have got family but in reality it always feels nicer when you get that win on Boxing Day. The atmosphere in the stadiums is a little bit different, the atmosphere among the players is a bit different.

    You're very thankful to get the chance to do what you do, but if you end up losing on Boxing Day or around that spell it is rubbish because it almost feels like it was a waste of time with all the efforts you put in.

    But, I get it. The fans love it, there is a lot of clamour around it. You lose track of days just like everyone else does after Christmas and before New Year but it is great to play in front of those types of crowds and it just does feel different playing during that week or two.

    Nedum Onuoha was speaking to BBC Sport's Nat Hayward