Sutton's predictions: Newcastle v Bournemouthpublished at 19:33 17 January
19:33 17 January
This is a hard one, because Newcastle are on such a brilliant run - but Bournemouth have not lost for a long time, either.
The Cherries are 10 games unbeaten, since 23 November, while Newcastle would set a new club record of 10 wins in a row if they beat them.
Magpies boss Howe has never beaten his old team in five attempts in the Premier League since he came to St James' Park in 2021, but I am expecting that to change on Saturday.
Bournemouth will score and they are very capable of nicking a victory here, but Newcastle have momentum and belief - and they also have Alexander Isak, who is absolutely flying at the moment.
Newcastle v Bournemouth: Did you know?published at 17:21 17 January
17:21 17 January
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Eddie Howe has been in charge of all 13 Premier League meetings between Newcastle and Bournemouth – however, he has won only two of these 13 games (drawn six, lost five). He is also yet to beat his former side as Magpies manager.
Bournemouth have scored more goals via substitutes than any other side in the Premier League this season (11). With their combined goals and assists, substitutes have been worth 17 points to the Cherries this term, another league-high.
The answerpublished at 16:56 17 January
16:56 17 January
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Earlier, we asked you who scored Newcastle's first Premier League goal of the 2024-25 season.
The answer is Joelinton, who netted in the 1-0 win over Southampton on 17 August.
'Not a pot of money to spend' - Howe on January transfers published at 12:52 17 January
12:52 17 January
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Eddie Howe says "there is not a pot of money waiting to be spent" as he plots Newcastle's way through another transfer window.
Aside from making Lewis Hall's move from Chelsea permanent last summer, the Magpies have not made a major signing since Tino Livramento joined the club from Southampton in August 2023.
In Howe's view, that is unlikely to change this month.
"There's not a pot of money there waiting to be spent," he said. "It is all about June 30 and making sure you comply by [the profit and sustainability regulations] that date. Obviously if you spend money, then you have to recoup it at a later date."
Paraguay forward Miguel Almiron has been linked with an exit from St James' Park but Howe was realistic about whether any funds generated could be spent during the current window.
The Newcastle boss was asked if he was saving money now for more summer transfers and said: "I don't know if this summer will be different and suddenly the outlook totally changes. I think that's for another day. What I would say is that hopefully the future beyond looks very different."
Things are much more positive on the pitch with the Magpies fourth in the table and looking for a club-record 10th consecutive win when they host Bournemouth at the weekend.
Before this run, Newcastle had lost 4-2 at Brentford on Saturday, 7 December.
"Those times are good to look back on sometimes," Howe added, "'to just remind yourself of what can happen in the game and how painful it can be and to try and stay away from those feelings for as long as possible."
Wardlaw joins Newcastle from Chelsea in permanent movepublished at 12:17 17 January
12:17 17 January
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Chelsea's Charlotte Wardlaw has completed a permanent move to Championship side Newcastle United.
The versatile 21-year-old, who can play in defence and in midfield, becomes the Magpies' first signing of the January window.
Wardlaw is a product of the Blues' academy and spent the first half of this season on loan at Championship side Sheffield United, making nine appearances in England's second-tier.
Wardlaw made three appearances for the Blues before leaving the club on five times on loan with Liverpool (twice), Lewes, Glasgow City and the Blades.
She has also represented England at under-15, 17 and 19 levels.
"There were lots of different factors that made this move the right one for my career," said Wardlaw. "The history, tradition, the family feel of the club and ultimately the ambition."
Howe on Almiron, losing players and in-form Isakpublished at 10:54 17 January
10:54 17 January
Nicola Pearson BBC Sport journalist
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Bournemouth (kick-off 12:30 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Eddie Howe confirmed Fabian Schar has been suffering with illness and they will need to check how he is in training on Friday. Otherwise, Newcastle have "pretty much the same squad" as for Wolves.
Despite reports around Miguel Almiron leaving, Howe said they "expect him here for training today and to be part of squad tomorrow" but did acknowledge that "anything can happen".
On how the midfielder has dealt with the situation: "Top, top class. His playing persona is his personality. A brilliant professional. He lives his life through football. His training performances and personality have been consistent with his normal self."
On potentially not replacing Almiron if he did leave: "Not ideal. But I don't think it would be ideal from anyone's viewpoint. From our perspective, we don't want to lose players but we know the reality of PSR [profit and sustainability rules] and our ongoing management of that. We are making decisions not based on football but making ones for the future."
On being a head coach and not having say on losing players in transfer windows: "My first experience of this was Elliot Anderson in the summer. It's a blow when you don't have to lose a player football-wise, but do financially. I think this will happen again. If you can't control it and know it is for benefit of the club, you can't block it. For the future of the club you have to accept these decisions and take that pain."
Howe said defender Lloyd Kelly has not spoken to him about wanting to leave: "What you're hearing is club-driven from Fenerbahce, not from us. We are enjoying working with him and he has got an important role to play."
On whether he would like in-form striker Alexander Isak to be given a nine-and-a-half-year deal like Erling Haaland: "That is a long one and congratulations to him on that. Every situation is different. We could not regard Alex highly enough. His contribution has been immense. I don't want to change his rhythm, don't want him thinking too deeply but just enjoying his football and continuing to score and win. Everything off pitch will fall how it does."
Howe said he is "desperate for everything" when asked if how motivated he was to qualify for the Champions League: "You have to take and grab any opportunity you get. The next target that is achievable you have to grab. We want tangible rewards for our efforts. Don't want to wait, want to grab now and that is the attitude I want from players too."
Vardy's record in sight? Isak's scoring run in numberspublished at 13:48 16 January
13:48 16 January
Phil Cartwright BBC Sport journalist
Alexander Isak's double against Wolves on Wednesday meant the Newcastle striker became only the fourth player in history to score in eight consecutive Premier League matches.
Ruud van Nistelrooy and Jamie Vardy both did it twice, while Daniel Sturridge also managed it during his time at Liverpool.
Five of Newcastle's eight opponents during Isak's scoring run have been against teams that, at time of writing, are in the bottom eight; Leicester,Ipswich,Manchester United,Tottenham and Wolves.
But do not be fooled into thinking he is merely a 'flat-track bully'.
The Sweden international netted a long-range stunner against leaders Liverpool, found the net in a home win over Champions League side Aston Villa and also scored in the Magpies' Carabao Cup semi-final first leg victory at Arsenal.
Looking at Newcastle's upcoming opponents and with Eddie Howe's side in top form, Vardy's record of scoring in 11 successive Premier League games could be under threat.
Injury-hit Bournemouth visit St James' Park on Saturday, a game which is followed by a trip to bottom club Southampton (25 January) and a home fixture against a Fulham side that has kept only one clean sheet in their past 10 Premier League outings (1 February).
Should Isak score in all three games, he could break Vardy's record when Newcastle go to champions Manchester City on 15 February.
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*Several more players, including Erling Haaland and Romelu Lukaku, have scored in seven successive Premier League games
Newcastle 3-0 Wolves - the fans' verdictpublished at 11:53 16 January
Paul: The whole team is solid with no weaknesses. The bench also looks strong. With no Champions League or European distractions we will challenge for two cups and the league this year. Our owners, Eddie and his back room staff are getting it spot on.
Alvin: Six straight Premier League wins and nine in all competitions! I'm delirious with a level of irrational exuberance not felt since the days of Kevin Keegan. Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon seem to share a telepathic, goal-producing link, and the Tonali-Bruno partnership just keeps getting better. And do we sell Dubravka now that he suddenly looks like prime Buffon? Does he stay as No.1 or does Nick Pope come straight back in when he's fit? Guess we'll cross the bridge when we get there, but in the meantime I'm in dreamland.
Utsav: It has been an incredible run and Eddie Howe deserves immense credit for this transformation. He has masterfully devised a system that maximises the potential of every individual in the team, ensuring they perform at their absolute peak. The unity and determination in their gameplay is evident, and the results speak for themselves. Looking at their January fixture list, there's every reason to believe this outstanding form will continue. They have scored 26 goals while conceding just three in that run which is no small feat—it's a testament to their attacking flair and defensive solidity. They are truly on a roll. If fans and pundits believe Forest and Arsenal are legitimate contenders in the title race, then Newcastle must absolutely be included in that conversation now. Their consistency, resilience, and hunger for success make them serious challengers. Howe's men are showing they belong at the top.
Wolves fans
Col: Utterly toothless. It was like watching a cup game between two teams in a different division. Strand Larsen is a prolific misser of chances and the defence is leakier than a sieve. Relegation looms.
Geoff: At the moment Wolves are, in all but name, a Championship side. There certainly isn't 90 minute signs of a Premier League side. There are maybe two or three players only of that quality!
Tom: Despite the result, Wolves are creating enough chances but just cannot convert these efforts into goals. Newcastle have a world class striker who took his chances and knows where the net is. Silly mistakes are the story of our season, and we were punished again. VP will get us over the line come May.
Newcastle 'have a chance' of title - Shearerpublished at 09:02 16 January
09:02 16 January
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Alan Shearer believes Newcastle "have got the system working" and with Alexander Isak, the Magpies "have a chance" of being considered in the title race.
After beating Wolves on Wednesday night, Eddie Howe's side made it six consecutive Premier League wins and nine in all competitions.
Shearer was asked on Match of the Day if he thought the gap to top of the table Liverpool was too much.
"No it's not," he answered. "The form they're in, the way they're looking - defensively solid, clean sheets.
"Midfield - there's no doubt they've got the system going.
"And, with him [Alexander Isak] up front, they've got a chance."
Did you know?
This was Eddie Howe's second run of six consecutive Premier League wins with Newcastle, becoming only the second English manager in Premier League history to have two separate runs of six or more wins in a row, after Kevin Keegan who had three during his first spell with Newcastle (two in 1994, one in 1996).
Gossip: Magpies reject bid for Kellypublished at 07:58 16 January
07:58 16 January
Newcastle have rejected a bid of £11m from Fenerbahce for 26-year-old English defender Lloyd Kelly. (Athletic), external
MLS side Atlanta United are hoping to reunite with Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron, 30, and could pay Newcastle in the region of £11m. (Athletic), external
Newcastle 3-0 Wolves: Isak and Magpies continue to soarpublished at 00:01 16 January
00:01 16 January
Matthew Howarth BBC Sport journalist
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Newcastle were 12th in the table in early December but a club record-equalling ninth straight win in all competitions has catapulted them back into the top four for the first time since September.
Alexander Isak continued his scintillating form with two more goals, becoming the first Newcastle player to score in eight successive Premier League games - and the fourth in the division's history after Ruud van Nistelrooy, Daniel Sturridge and Jamie Vardy.
There was to be no hat-trick but the 25-year-old was heavily involved in Newcastle's third of the evening, showing tremendous composure to pick out Anthony Gordon after his initial delivery was deflected back into his path.
Goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, celebrating his 36th birthday, marked the occasion with a sensational late save at the feet of Jorgen Strand Larsen, deflecting the Norway striker's shot against the woodwork as the home side completed their first league double over Wolves in 119 years.
'A lot of positives but a lot to improve'published at 23:26 15 January
23:26 15 January
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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe, speaking to MOTD: "We had to be patient and we had to play a different way slightly.
"We had a lot of the ball in the first half, we knew Wolves would be stubborn opponents. We got a lucky break with the first goal but overall I think we deserved it.
"Depending on how the game pans out you need different ways to win. The first goal was so important today, we had a few scares today, Wolves are difficult to play against.
"Overall, can't be too picky, it is nine wins in a row now. We know we can play better than today, we did enough of the detailed work to get the win.
"There's a lot to be positive about and a lot to improve."
On Alexander Isak: "It is one of his biggest strengths - his composure and level of finishing is at the highest level. He has the extra second of composure that players at the top level have."
'I feel free and confident' - Isakpublished at 22:24 15 January
22:24 15 January
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Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, speaking to MOTD: "I feel amazing. Individually I feel free and confident but looking at the team we are doing so well as well, defending and with threats going forward.
"It is a team and I have to keep contributing with goals.
"When we play at our best the players will feel free. In my position as well I want to be able to express myself in the best way I can.
"Records are things you enjoy after your career. I go into every game with the same mentality - to score goals as that helps the team.
"I wouldn't say. It is about the team. We have been really good. I am happy to be a part of it."
Defender Sven Botman, speaking to PLP: "It is always nice to have people who can make goals out of nowhere.
"I am very happy for Alexander Isak [to score in eight Premier League games in a row]. The record for the Premier League is a bit higher so he should be looking at that now.
"The season is long but we have big targets. If we want to reach that you can see other teams are winning as well."