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title: "Newcastle morning news round-up – 16th December 2020"
canonical: "https://readnewcastle.com/2020/12/16/newcastle-morning-news-round-up-16th-december-2020/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Read Everything"
section: "Newcastle United News"
published: "2020-12-16T07:30:00Z"
modified: "2020-12-16T07:30:00Z"
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# Newcastle morning news round-up – 16th December 2020

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.

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### [Newcastle fans delighted with Federico Fernandez update](https://readnewcastle.com/2020/12/15/newcastle-fans-rejoice-federico-fernandez-update-leeds/)

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Many Newcastle United supporters have been reacting to an update from Shields Gazette reporter Miles Starforth on Twitter that Federico Fernandez is … [Read More](https://readnewcastle.com/2020/12/15/newcastle-fans-rejoice-federico-fernandez-update-leeds/)

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### [Newcastle fans react to Sky pundit's prediction for Leeds clash](https://readnewcastle.com/2020/12/15/newcastle-fans-debate-lewis-jones-leeds-prediction/)

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A number of Newcastle United fans have been reacting to a prediction from Sky Sports pundit Lewis Jones, who has claimed that Leeds will have far … [Read More](https://readnewcastle.com/2020/12/15/newcastle-fans-debate-lewis-jones-leeds-prediction/)

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### [Newcastle fans split over whether Dwight Gayle should start against Leeds](https://readnewcastle.com/2020/12/15/fans-debate-if-dwight-gayle-should-start-against-leeds/)

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Many Newcastle United fans have been debating whether Steve Bruce should start Dwight Gayle against Leeds United on Wednesday evening following his … [Read More](https://readnewcastle.com/2020/12/15/fans-debate-if-dwight-gayle-should-start-against-leeds/)

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### [Pundit urges Newcastle to sort out new deal for Dwight Gayle](https://readnewcastle.com/2020/12/15/pundit-urges-newcastle-to-sort-out-dwight-gayle-new-contract/)

![](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2020/12/1259094825-1-300x300.jpg)

Noel Whelan has urged Newcastle United to sort out a new contract for Dwight Gayle following his impact off the bench on his return to action last … [Read More](https://readnewcastle.com/2020/12/15/pundit-urges-newcastle-to-sort-out-dwight-gayle-new-contract/)

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