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  • Transfer Rumors 2012 – Barcelona After Tim Krul

    Buying a goalkeeper for the future isn’t the same as for a different position, especially when it comes to the age of a prospect. Tim Krul is 24, but the Newcastle United keeper has drawn the attention of Barcelona scouts, looking to bring in a new backup for Victor Valdes and maybe someone who can replace him in a number of years.

  • English Premier League 2012-2013: Previews & Predictions

    Being a member of the top means that you’re everyone expects you to challenge for the Premier League title and make the Champions League before the season begins. From 2004-2009 Chlesea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal were in that club. Things changed in 2010, and suddenly Manchester City and Tottenham were thrown in the mix. No more top 4. Just title challengers and others happy to finish with a 3-4 spot.

  • Luuk de Jong – Next Big Signing for Newcastle?

    After finishing 5th, their best Premier League end-of-season position in 8 years, Newcastle aren’t setteling for the squad they have, looking to bring in young Dutch striker, Luuk de Jong, Twente’s leading scorer in 2011-2012.

  • Yaya Toure Takes Next Step Towards Title (Newcastle vs Manchester City)

    Yaya Toure paid no mind to Newcastle celebrating the heritage of Bobby Robson with a stature outside St. James’ Park or their Champions League aspirations. The Ivorian scored twice to give Manchester City a 2-0 and open a 3 point lead over Manchester United.

  • Hatem Ben Arfa Scored a Wonder Goal That May Put Newcastle in the Champions League

    Hatem Ben Arfa rarely scores boring goals, and his fantastic solo effort against Bolton was nothing but boring, paving the way for Newcastle towards a 2-0 victory against Bolton, edging closer to usurp the slipping Tottenham for the last spot in the Champions League race.

  • Newcastle vs Liverpool – Twitter Showdown and Preview

    Liverpool, if the league even matters to them anymore, must win at Newcastle to leave themselves a chance of getting a top 6 finish. And although their recent results against Newcastle have usually been favorable, their form in 2012 might suggest that Kenny Dalglish is going to need to come up with new excuses after their visit to St. James’ Park this weekend.

  • Hatem Ben Arfa’s Amazing Dribble is Early Goal of the Year

    Hatem Ben Arfa used to be one of those wonderkids, touted to rule the soccer world when he grows up. Things didn’t turn out exactly as planned, but he did become a very good player. A great start to his Newcastle career was quickly stopped by the menacing Nigel De Jong. Making a slow return in 2011-2012, Ben Arfa opened 2012 with a brilliant goal in the FA Cup.

  • No Need to Panic for Manchester United

    They wait for Alex Ferguson’s fall every year, and despite some seasons without the title going to Manchester United, that fall doesn’t happen. Ferguson won’t let it happen. A stronger squad, a weaker squad, it doesn’t matter. Two straight losses, including a 3-0 crushing blow against Newcastle, won’t change that.

  • AVB Relief in North England (Newcastle vs Chelsea)

    Didier Drogba opened the scoring for Chelsea, followed by late goals from Salomon Kalou and Daniel Sturridge as Chelsea became the first team to beat Newcastle at home this season with a 3-0 victory, despite Tim Krul’s efforts to keep the table slide at bay.

  • Manchester City Brush Off Newcastle While Mario Balotelli Earns More Haters

    Manchester City needed two penalty kicks (Mario Balotelli and Sergio Aguero) and a huge Ryan Taylor mistake (Micah Richards goal) to remain undefeated, on top of the Premier League after another win, 3-1 over a tough but lacking Newcastle.