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Alex Murray

Alex Murray

Sports Journalist · 77 articles

Content Executive @ FreshPress Ltd

Newcastle player ratings: Bournemouth (H)
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Newcastle player ratings: Bournemouth (H)

Newcastle managed to hold on to secure only their second win of the season, with Solomon Rondon scoring twice. The on-loan West Brom striker hit two goals before the break, giving Newcastle a great two goal cushion. Bournemouth hit just before the break, with Jefferson Lerma getting one back. However, the Magpies would hold on […]

Brighton to be without Davy Propper for Newcastle clash
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Brighton to be without Davy Propper for Newcastle clash

Brighton star Davy Propper will miss out in Newcastle’s clash with the Seagulls this weekend, with the Dutchman sidelined with an ankle injury. The Brighton and Hove Independent report that the midfielder will miss out on the trip to the North East with the injury, which Propper picked up just before the international break. Speaking ahead […]

Rafa Benitez unlikely to sign new Newcastle contract
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Rafa Benitez unlikely to sign new Newcastle contract

Rafa Benitez is unlikely to sign a new deal at Newcastle this Summer, but is not expected to be sacked despite a horrible beginning to the season, according to the Mirror. The Spaniard is yet to win a Premier League game since April, but has the majority of Newcastle fans on his side. However, it […]

Ashley could hand Benitez transfer funds if club in trouble in January
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Ashley could hand Benitez transfer funds if club in trouble in January

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley could hand Rafa Benitez more transfer funds in January, but only if the club are in danger of relegation. In a Q&A in the Newcastle Chronicle, journalist Chris Waugh revealed that he believes that Mike Ashley could provide more funds if Newcastle are in danger of relegation, to avoid losing value […]

Newcastle player ratings – Manchester United (A)
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Newcastle player ratings – Manchester United (A)

Newcastle squandered a two goal lead to end up the losers at Old Trafford, as Manchester United ran out 3-2 winners. Early goals from Kenedy and Yoshinori Muto gave Newcastle the first half lead, as the Red Devils looked likely to lose yet again. However, a late comeback by Jose Mourinho’s side means Newcastle are still […]

Aston Villa eye move for Benitez to replace Steve Bruce
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Aston Villa eye move for Benitez to replace Steve Bruce

Aston Villa’s owners want Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez to be the man that replaces Steve Bruce. The Mirror report that the Championship side want to lure the Spaniard back down to the second tier to guide them to promotion. Benitez’ Newcastle are yet to win a game this season, but Villa’s new owners are looking […]

Man City owner Sheik Mansour almost bought Newcastle United
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Man City owner Sheik Mansour almost bought Newcastle United

It has been revealed that Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan almost bought Newcastle back in 2008, according to the Manchester Evening News. Since Sheikh Mansour bought Man City in 2008, the club have risen from the mid-tier of the Premier League to the top, and have clinched three Premier League titles. City have […]

Peter Kenyon planning bid for Newcastle United
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Peter Kenyon planning bid for Newcastle United

Former Manchester United and Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon is reportedly making his first moves in a bid to buy Newcastle United from Mike Ashley. According to the Guardian, Kenyon, who is now director of Opto Advisers, a sports consultancy business, is believed to have had preliminary talks with Ashley over a potential bid to […]

Newcastle Player Ratings: Leicester (H)
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Newcastle Player Ratings: Leicester (H)

Newcastle remain without a win after suffering a 2-0 defeat against Leicester this afternoon. The Magpies remain in the bottom three with only 2 points to their name after Jamie Vardy and Harry Maguire scored to prolong Newcastle’s winless streak. Rafa Benitez’s side remain under pressure to secure their first win of the season, with […]

Salomon Rondon ruled out of Leicester City clash
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Salomon Rondon ruled out of Leicester City clash

Salomon Rondon has been ruled out of Newcastle United’s clash with Leicester City this weekend with a thigh injury. Newcastle have confirmed the news with the forward set to miss the visit of the Foxes, with the extent of the strikers injury not yet known. In a statement, the club said: Rondón is undergoing treatment […]

Newcastle player ratings: Crystal Palace (H)
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Newcastle player ratings: Crystal Palace (H)

Newcastle played out a goalless draw with Crystal Palace as St James Park. The Magpies almost went behind late on, but Palace missed a golden opportunity to take the lead. Newcastle still remain without a win so far this season, and remain in the bottom half of the table. Here’s how we rated the Magpies today.

Newcastle player ratings: Arsenal (H)
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Newcastle player ratings: Arsenal (H)

Newcastle remain without a win so far this season after falling to a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal at St James Park. The Magpies failed to get another win, with Arsenal scoring two early goals in the second half to dispatch of Rafa Benitez’ side, with Ciaran Clark scoring a late consolation goal for Newcastle. The […]