--- title: "Newcastle morning news round-up – 24th August 2019" canonical: "https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/24/newcastle-morning-news-round-up-24th-august-2019/" type: "post" language: "en-GB" author: "Read Everything" section: "Newcastle United News" published: "2019-08-24T07:30:00Z" modified: "2019-08-24T07:30:00Z" --- # Newcastle morning news round-up – 24th August 2019 The news cycle surrounding Newcastle never stops and as such, it can be difficult to keep up to date with everything that’s going on. Therefore, we’ve rounded up everything you might have missed from yesterday into one place. * * * ### [Four reasons why Newcastle can avoid relegation](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/23/four-reasons-why-newcastle-can-avoid-relegation/) ![](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2019/08/1162118489-2-300x300.jpg) Newcastle are already one of the favourites to be relegated from the Premier League this season after losing their opening two games.\ Steve Bruce's … [Read More](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/23/four-reasons-why-newcastle-can-avoid-relegation/) * * * ### [Muto pushing for his place – should he start against Spurs?](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/23/muto-pushing-for-his-place-should-he-start-against-spurs/) ![](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2019/08/1165924990-300x300.jpg) Newcastle forward Yoshinori Muto is pushing in training to land a place in the starting XI this week. \ According to Lee Ryder, of The … [Read More](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/23/muto-pushing-for-his-place-should-he-start-against-spurs/) * * * ### [Owen wants to see more from Joelinton – promising signs?](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/23/owen-wants-to-see-more-from-joelinton-promising-signs/) ![](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2019/08/1162130089-300x300.jpg) Former Liverpool and Newcastle forward Michael Owen says that he wants to see more from Joelinton.\ Owen has predicted a win for Spurs on Sunday, … [Read More](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/23/owen-wants-to-see-more-from-joelinton-promising-signs/) * * * ### [Ndombele ruled out of Newcastle clash – can Bruce spring a surprise result?](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/23/ndombele-ruled-out-of-newcastle-clash-can-bruce-spring-a-surprise-result/) ![](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2019/08/1167228538-300x300.jpg) Tottenham midfielder Tanguy Ndombele has been ruled out of their clash with Newcastle this weekend. \ According to the Press Association, via … [Read More](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/23/ndombele-ruled-out-of-newcastle-clash-can-bruce-spring-a-surprise-result/) * * * ### [These Newcastle fans react to Bruce justifying Norwich performance](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/23/these-newcastle-fans-react-to-bruce-justifying-norwich-performance/) ![](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2019/08/1167387885-300x300.jpg) Newcastle manager Steve Bruce has defended his side's performance against Norwich by claiming that other teams in the league failed to perform.\ The … [Read More](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/23/these-newcastle-fans-react-to-bruce-justifying-norwich-performance/) * * * ### ["Hoax" – These Newcastle fans react to Sunderland takeover news](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/23/hoax-these-newcastle-fans-react-to-sunderland-takeover-news/) ![](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2019/08/826429612-300x300.jpg) Newcastle's rivals Sunderland are reportedly set to be taken over by the 25th richest man in the world, according to the Daily Mail. Twitter: … [Read More](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/23/hoax-these-newcastle-fans-react-to-sunderland-takeover-news/) * * * ### [These Newcastle fans react to Saint-Maximin being fit to face Spurs](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/23/these-newcastle-fans-react-to-saint-maximin-being-fit-to-face-spurs/) ![](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2019/08/1165900308-300x300.jpg) Newcastle boss Steve Bruce has confirmed that winger Allan Saint-Maximin will be in the squad to face Spurs this weekend.\ Saint-Maximin missed … [Read More](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/23/these-newcastle-fans-react-to-saint-maximin-being-fit-to-face-spurs/) * * * ### [These Newcastle fans react to shocking Premier League stat](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/23/these-newcastle-fans-react-to-shocking-premier-league-stat/) ![](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2019/08/1167423305-300x300.jpg) Soccer AM have revealed a shocking stat about Newcastle's start to the Premier League season.\ Steve Bruce's side are yet to complete a pass inside … [Read More](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/23/these-newcastle-fans-react-to-shocking-premier-league-stat/) * * * ### [These Newcastle fans are calling for Longstaff to start against Spurs](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/23/these-newcastle-fans-are-calling-for-longstaff-to-start-against-spurs/) ![](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2019/08/1162220421-300x300.jpg) Newcastle manager Steve Bruce has been discussing the progress of midfielder Sean Longstaff this week.\ Longstaff was dropped to the bench for their … [Read More](https://readnewcastle.com/2019/08/23/these-newcastle-fans-are-calling-for-longstaff-to-start-against-spurs/) * * * For more stories similar to those above, visit the [Read Newcastle homepage](https://readnewcastle.com/). 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