NEWCASTLE RESULTS UNDER EDDIE HOWE: Nov 20, 2021: Newcastle 3 (Lascelles 10', Joelinton 39', Saint-Maximin 75') Brentford 3 (Toney 11', Henry 31', Lascelles og 61'). Howe, who missed his first game in charge due to Covid, said: "That was the worst 90 minutes of my life in terms of not being in control in the stadium.” Getty
NEWCASTLE RESULTS UNDER EDDIE HOWE: Nov 20, 2021: Newcastle 3 (Lascelles 10', Joelinton 39', Saint-Maximin 75') Brentford 3 (Toney 11', Henry 31', Lascelles og 61'). Howe, who missed his first game in charge due to Covid, said: "That was the worst 90 minutes of my life in terms of not being in control in the stadium.” Getty
Nov 27, 2021: Arsenal 2 (Saka 56', Martinelli 66') Newcastle 0. Howe said: "You saw a committed team and we ended the game strongly. We never dropped our heads. It’s a big task ahead of us, but I saw positive signs.” AP
Nov 27, 2021: Arsenal 2 (Saka 56', Martinelli 66') Newcastle 0. Howe said: "You saw a committed team and we ended the game strongly. We never dropped our heads. It’s a big task ahead of us, but I saw positive signs.” AP
Nov 30, 2021: Newcastle 1 (Wilson pen 61') Norwich City 1 (Pukki 79'). Howe, who saw defender Ciaran Calrk sent off after nine minutes, said: “We had a mountain to climb so early in the game ... But full credit to how the players responded. We defended well, I’m just sad we couldn’t get over the line." Getty
Nov 30, 2021: Newcastle 1 (Wilson pen 61') Norwich City 1 (Pukki 79'). Howe, who saw defender Ciaran Calrk sent off after nine minutes, said: “We had a mountain to climb so early in the game ... But full credit to how the players responded. We defended well, I’m just sad we couldn’t get over the line." Getty
December 4, 2021: Newcastle 1 (Wilson 40') Burnley 0. Howe, after seeing his side win for the first time in his reign, said: "For sure we can stay up. We've come from a difficult position and there is a long road ahead, but I believe in what we are doing." Getty
December 4, 2021: Newcastle 1 (Wilson 40') Burnley 0. Howe, after seeing his side win for the first time in his reign, said: "For sure we can stay up. We've come from a difficult position and there is a long road ahead, but I believe in what we are doing." Getty
December 12, 2021: Leicester 4 (Tielemans pen 38', 81', Daka 57', Maddison 85') Newcastle 0. Howe said: "It was a strange game because I thought we were OK for large parts. The scoreline looks like a heavy defeat but I didn't think it felt like that at all." Reuters
December 12, 2021: Leicester 4 (Tielemans pen 38', 81', Daka 57', Maddison 85') Newcastle 0. Howe said: "It was a strange game because I thought we were OK for large parts. The scoreline looks like a heavy defeat but I didn't think it felt like that at all." Reuters
December 16, 2021: Liverpool 3 (Jota (21' Salah, 25', Alexander-Arnold 87') Newcastle 1 (Shelvey 7'). Howe, who felt the game should have been stopped ahead of Liverpool's opening goal, said: "Two of our players were on the floor and one was holding his head. For me, that's a key moment in the match." Getty
December 16, 2021: Liverpool 3 (Jota (21' Salah, 25', Alexander-Arnold 87') Newcastle 1 (Shelvey 7'). Howe, who felt the game should have been stopped ahead of Liverpool's opening goal, said: "Two of our players were on the floor and one was holding his head. For me, that's a key moment in the match." Getty
December 19, 2021: Newcastle 0 Manchester City 4 (Dias 5', Cancelo 27', Mahrez 64', Sterling 86'). Howe said: "We left ourselves a bit open in the second half and they are the best team in the world at picking you off and they ... made it really difficult for us." Reuters
December 19, 2021: Newcastle 0 Manchester City 4 (Dias 5', Cancelo 27', Mahrez 64', Sterling 86'). Howe said: "We left ourselves a bit open in the second half and they are the best team in the world at picking you off and they ... made it really difficult for us." Reuters
Dec 27, 2021: Newcastle 1 (Saint Maximin 7') Manchester United 1 (Cavani 71'). Howe said: "I can't praise the players enough. We deserved to win and you're left with the horrible feeling of not getting what you deserve. We are capable of beating anybody." PA
Dec 27, 2021: Newcastle 1 (Saint Maximin 7') Manchester United 1 (Cavani 71'). Howe said: "I can't praise the players enough. We deserved to win and you're left with the horrible feeling of not getting what you deserve. We are capable of beating anybody." PA
Jan 15, 2022: Newcastle 1 (Saint Maxmin 49') Watford 1 (Pedro 87'). Howe, who had new signings Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood in his starting XI, said: "It's hugely disappointing because we were so close. The players were so desperate to win. I think they went a little bit into protection mode." Reuters
Jan 15, 2022: Newcastle 1 (Saint Maxmin 49') Watford 1 (Pedro 87'). Howe, who had new signings Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood in his starting XI, said: "It's hugely disappointing because we were so close. The players were so desperate to win. I think they went a little bit into protection mode." Reuters
Jan 22, 2022: Leeds 0 Newcastle 1 (Shelvey 75'). Howe said: "Today we learned that there's a resilience in the team. They are fighting for each other and fighting for the club. They have belief that we're not dead and buried and there's more to come." Getty
Jan 22, 2022: Leeds 0 Newcastle 1 (Shelvey 75'). Howe said: "Today we learned that there's a resilience in the team. They are fighting for each other and fighting for the club. They have belief that we're not dead and buried and there's more to come." Getty
Feb 8, 2022: Newcastle 3 (Holgate og 37', Fraser 56', Trippier 80') Everton 1 (Lascelles og 36'). Howe, whose team were lifted out of the bottom three by the win, said: "It is a big result for us ... Consecutive wins in the Premier League are rare - they can change your status and elevate the club." AP
Feb 8, 2022: Newcastle 3 (Holgate og 37', Fraser 56', Trippier 80') Everton 1 (Lascelles og 36'). Howe, whose team were lifted out of the bottom three by the win, said: "It is a big result for us ... Consecutive wins in the Premier League are rare - they can change your status and elevate the club." AP
Feb 13, 2022: Newcastle 1 (Trippier 35') Aston Villa 0. Howe, who lost Trippier to a potentially season-ending injury in the second half, said: "We've worked incredibly hard. In the last three games, I don't think there's been any secret to how we've won the games." PA
Feb 13, 2022: Newcastle 1 (Trippier 35') Aston Villa 0. Howe, who lost Trippier to a potentially season-ending injury in the second half, said: "We've worked incredibly hard. In the last three games, I don't think there's been any secret to how we've won the games." PA
February 19, 2022: West Ham 1 (Dawson 32') Newcastle 1 (Willock 45 +1'). Howe, whose team were now five points clear of the bottom three, said: "I'm satisfied with the point but frustrated it maybe wasn't more. The only disappointment for me was that we only got one goal." AFP
February 19, 2022: West Ham 1 (Dawson 32') Newcastle 1 (Willock 45 +1'). Howe, whose team were now five points clear of the bottom three, said: "I'm satisfied with the point but frustrated it maybe wasn't more. The only disappointment for me was that we only got one goal." AFP
Feb 26, 2022. Brentford 0 Newcastle 2 (Joelinton 33' Willock 44'). Howe, whose team were now up to 14th in the table, said: "It's going to be tight right till the end. We're in a really good run of form, we want to maintain this for as long as possible, but we have some tough fixtures to come." AFP
Feb 26, 2022. Brentford 0 Newcastle 2 (Joelinton 33' Willock 44'). Howe, whose team were now up to 14th in the table, said: "It's going to be tight right till the end. We're in a really good run of form, we want to maintain this for as long as possible, but we have some tough fixtures to come." AFP
March 5, 2022: Newcastle 2 (Fraser 12', Shar 14') Brighton 1 (Dunk 55'): Howe, whose team were now unbeaten in eight games, said: "We're in a relegation battle and it's very important the players feel that because we can't let up, we can't stop. We haven't achieved anything." Getty
March 5, 2022: Newcastle 2 (Fraser 12', Shar 14') Brighton 1 (Dunk 55'): Howe, whose team were now unbeaten in eight games, said: "We're in a relegation battle and it's very important the players feel that because we can't let up, we can't stop. We haven't achieved anything." Getty

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Laughing stock striker to midfield maestro: Joelinton the heartbeat of resurgent Newcastle

Much maligned £40m record signing has been key player in Magpies' rise up Premier League table this year under manager Eddie Howe

Gareth Cox

March 10, 2022

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When Newcastle United's players trudged off the pitch at the end of their 1-1 draw with fellow Premier League strugglers Watford in January, there was an air of despondency hanging over St James' Park.

A late leveller from Joao Pedro had denied Eddie Howe's team only their second victory of the season leaving Newcastle 19th in the table, one point and one place ahead of bottom club Burnley, who had three games in hand.

“We've damaged ourselves to a point ,” said Howe, whose team had been knocked out of the FA Cup by third-tier Cambridge a week earlier. “I just hope it doesn't leave mental scars for the players.”

Fast forward less than two months, and a very different picture has emerged for the Tyneside club after a run of results that has lifted them up to 14th, seven points clear of the relegation zone.

Only Liverpool (22) and Manchester City (19) have secured more points than the Magpies' 17 since the turn of the year and Newcastle have not lost a league game since their 4-0 home thrashing by reigning champions City on December 19.

The black and whites are unbeaten in the first seven games of the calendar year for the first time since 2004, when Bobby Robson was in charge and the club's fifth-place finish, and subsequent failure to seal a Champions League spot, would ultimately lead to their manager being sacked months later.

Little did fans know at the time but Newcastle would only finish as high as fifth once in the 15 top-flight seasons of mid-table mediocrity and relegation battles that have followed.

With a drop down to the second tier looking more likely than not, the club's Saudi Arabia-backed consortium bankrolled a busy month of transfer-window action with Kieran Trippier, Chris Wood, Bruno Guimaraes, Dan Burn and Matt Targett all arriving in January.

Helping shore up a porous defence was priority No 1 and the signings of Trippier, Burn and Targett – from Atletico Madrid, Brighton and Aston Villa, respectively – have given the backline some much-needed steel.

West Ham 1 Newcastle 1: player ratings

WEST HAM RATINGS: Lukasz Fabianski 6 – Arguably should have done a bit better to deny Joe Willock. Aside from the goal, the Polish stopper wasn’t tested a great deal. AP
WEST HAM RATINGS: Lukasz Fabianski 6 – Arguably should have done a bit better to deny Joe Willock. Aside from the goal, the Polish stopper wasn’t tested a great deal. AP
Ryan Fredericks 6 – Had a poor game defensively, which eventually led to the 29-year-old being hooked off at half-time. Getty
Ryan Fredericks 6 – Had a poor game defensively, which eventually led to the 29-year-old being hooked off at half-time. Getty
Craig Dawson 8 – Scorer of the game’s opening goal, having steered Cresswell’s freekick into the Newcastle net. Aside from one or two small errors, he was generally dominant in his own box – especially aerially. AFP
Craig Dawson 8 – Scorer of the game’s opening goal, having steered Cresswell’s freekick into the Newcastle net. Aside from one or two small errors, he was generally dominant in his own box – especially aerially. AFP
Kurt Zouma 7 – Stepped out of the backline effectively to shut down several possible Newcastle counter attacks. A solid return to the starting XI after not playing last time out at Leicester. AFP
Kurt Zouma 7 – Stepped out of the backline effectively to shut down several possible Newcastle counter attacks. A solid return to the starting XI after not playing last time out at Leicester. AFP
Aaron Cresswell 7 – One of West Ham’s best performers. His crossed deliveries and passing always seemed to be on point. This was demonstrated best by his inch perfect freekick which was headed home by Dawson. Getty
Aaron Cresswell 7 – One of West Ham’s best performers. His crossed deliveries and passing always seemed to be on point. This was demonstrated best by his inch perfect freekick which was headed home by Dawson. Getty
Pablo Fornals 7 – Played both wide and centrally for the Hammers, often linking up well with Bowen. While his end product wasn’t quite consistent, the Spaniard showed good intent in the final third. AFP
Pablo Fornals 7 – Played both wide and centrally for the Hammers, often linking up well with Bowen. While his end product wasn’t quite consistent, the Spaniard showed good intent in the final third. AFP
Tomas Soucek 6 – A quiet game from the powerful midfielder. Despite being the home side, West Ham didn’t dominate the midfield battle as they would have liked. PA
Tomas Soucek 6 – A quiet game from the powerful midfielder. Despite being the home side, West Ham didn’t dominate the midfield battle as they would have liked. PA
Declan Rice 5 – A tough afternoon for the Englishman, who made a handful of uncharacteristic mistakes. It was Rice’s misguided header that allowed Willock to sneak in and score. AP
Declan Rice 5 – A tough afternoon for the Englishman, who made a handful of uncharacteristic mistakes. It was Rice’s misguided header that allowed Willock to sneak in and score. AP
Jarrod Bowen 7 – The brightest of West Ham’s attackers. However, hitting the crossbar from a tight angle in the first half was as good as it got for the former Hull City winger. PA
Jarrod Bowen 7 – The brightest of West Ham’s attackers. However, hitting the crossbar from a tight angle in the first half was as good as it got for the former Hull City winger. PA
Said Benrahma 6 – Struggled to get into the game as the frenetic nature of the tie didn’t appear to suit the Algerian. Replaced in the second half. Getty
Said Benrahma 6 – Struggled to get into the game as the frenetic nature of the tie didn’t appear to suit the Algerian. Replaced in the second half. Getty
Michail Antonio 6 – Far too wasteful in the final third. While he held the ball up very well, was too eager to shoot from range, and thus squander promising openings. Reuters
Michail Antonio 6 – Far too wasteful in the final third. While he held the ball up very well, was too eager to shoot from range, and thus squander promising openings. Reuters
SUBS: Ben Johnson 6 – Replaced Fredericks at half time. Provided more defensive solidity than his teammate, but was wasteful when advancing forwards with the ball. Reuters
SUBS: Ben Johnson 6 – Replaced Fredericks at half time. Provided more defensive solidity than his teammate, but was wasteful when advancing forwards with the ball. Reuters
Nikola Vlasic 6 – Looked very sharp after his second half introduction for Benrahma. Best chance at goal was charged down well by Dan Burn. AFP
Nikola Vlasic 6 – Looked very sharp after his second half introduction for Benrahma. Best chance at goal was charged down well by Dan Burn. AFP
NEWCASTLE RATINGS: Martin Dubravka 7 – Could do very little about Dawson’s bullet header. Earlier in the game, pulled off an excellent fingertip save, pushing a fine effort from Bowen onto the crossbar. Getty
NEWCASTLE RATINGS: Martin Dubravka 7 – Could do very little about Dawson’s bullet header. Earlier in the game, pulled off an excellent fingertip save, pushing a fine effort from Bowen onto the crossbar. Getty
Emil Krafth 5 – Underwhelmed in both defence and attack. His poor crossing was in stark contrast to Kieran Trippier – the man he is standing in for. Picked up a yellow card late in the second half. Getty
Emil Krafth 5 – Underwhelmed in both defence and attack. His poor crossing was in stark contrast to Kieran Trippier – the man he is standing in for. Picked up a yellow card late in the second half. Getty
Fabian Schar 6 – Wayward at times, although the centre-half weathered the West Ham pressure adequately in the second period. AFP
Fabian Schar 6 – Wayward at times, although the centre-half weathered the West Ham pressure adequately in the second period. AFP
Dan Burn 7 – The new signing was excellent, throwing his body on the line with a series of tackles, headers and blocks. The local boy is looking like a shrewd bit of business. AFP
Dan Burn 7 – The new signing was excellent, throwing his body on the line with a series of tackles, headers and blocks. The local boy is looking like a shrewd bit of business. AFP
Matt Targett 7 – Didn’t stop running up and down the left side. While remaining composed up against Bowen, the loanee also provided great width when venturing forward. Reuters
Matt Targett 7 – Didn’t stop running up and down the left side. While remaining composed up against Bowen, the loanee also provided great width when venturing forward. Reuters
Joe Willock 8 – His determination in hounding down the West Ham defenders paid dividends, after he managed to get ahead of Dawson and Co to poke home his first goal of the season. Getty
Joe Willock 8 – His determination in hounding down the West Ham defenders paid dividends, after he managed to get ahead of Dawson and Co to poke home his first goal of the season. Getty
Jonjo Shelvey 7 – Kept things nice and simple for Eddie Howe’s side. Was defensively disciplined and seldom gave the ball away. Getty
Jonjo Shelvey 7 – Kept things nice and simple for Eddie Howe’s side. Was defensively disciplined and seldom gave the ball away. Getty
Joelinton 6 – Showed flashes of what he can do, with a handful of driving runs forward. Once again, the Brazilian’s shooting radar was off today. Getty
Joelinton 6 – Showed flashes of what he can do, with a handful of driving runs forward. Once again, the Brazilian’s shooting radar was off today. Getty
Ryan Fraser 7 – Worked hard for the cause, tracking back while also providing the Magpies with a constant outlet in attack. Also played a key role in Newcastle’s equaliser. Getty
Ryan Fraser 7 – Worked hard for the cause, tracking back while also providing the Magpies with a constant outlet in attack. Also played a key role in Newcastle’s equaliser. Getty
Chris Wood 7 – Proved to be a handful for the West Ham defenders, using his physicality to good effect. Couldn’t quite manufacturer a clear shooting opportunity, but his overall link-up play was a promising sign. AFP
Chris Wood 7 – Proved to be a handful for the West Ham defenders, using his physicality to good effect. Couldn’t quite manufacturer a clear shooting opportunity, but his overall link-up play was a promising sign. AFP
Jacob Murphy 6 – Injected some much-needed pace and direct running in the final third for the away side. Unfortunately, his end product was missing more often than not. Getty
Jacob Murphy 6 – Injected some much-needed pace and direct running in the final third for the away side. Unfortunately, his end product was missing more often than not. Getty
SUBS: Miguel Almiron 6 – Failed to stamp his authority on the game, as Newcastle appeared to settle for the draw. Bruno Guimaraes N/A. AFP
SUBS: Miguel Almiron 6 – Failed to stamp his authority on the game, as Newcastle appeared to settle for the draw. Bruno Guimaraes N/A. AFP

Even the potential loss of La Liga-winning England international Trippier for the rest of the season to a foot injury has not stalled the recovery effort of a side who face Southampton on the south coast on Thursday.

But at the heart of the resurgence have been players signed by previous managers who have struggled for form and fitness. Saturday's narrow 2-1 home win over Brighton was secured thanks to two goals in as many minutes from Scottish winger Ryan Fraser and Swiss defender Fabian Schar.

Fraser, signed on a free transfer from Bournemouth by previous manager Steve Bruce, is enjoying his best run of form since joining the club in 2020, masterminded by his former Cherries coach, Howe. Schar was brought in by Rafael Benitez in 2018 but has struggled to hold down a regular starting place since the Spaniard left in 2020.

“It’s all positive for me … the place is a lot happier,” Fraser told NUFCTV last month. “I don’t want to say anything about the previous set-up, it’s disrespectful, but I think everyone is seeing the changes.”

Ryan Fraser is enjoying his best run of form since joining Newcastle in the summer of 2020. Getty Images
Ryan Fraser is enjoying his best run of form since joining Newcastle in the summer of 2020. Getty Images

It is in Newcastle's midfield three where the biggest transformation has occurred. Such has been the form of Jonjo Shelvey, Joelinton and Joe Willock – dubbed “Jonjo Joe-Jo” by fans – that Guimaraes, their £34 million signing from Lyon, has been restricted to cameo appearances from the bench.

Shelvey is enjoying his role at the base of the trio, while Willock has finally found something like the form that persuaded Newcastle to turn his successful loan spell last season into a £22m permanent deal.

“The midfield has worked incredibly well and I’m reluctant to make too many changes when we’re in a really good flow,” Howe said recently.

The decision to move £40m record buy Joelinton from striker who could not score to marauding box-to-box midfielder has been the real masterstroke by Howe.

Joelinton has been a player transformed since moving into midfield. AP
Joelinton has been a player transformed since moving into midfield. AP

After managing just six league goals in his first two campaigns, it became painfully obvious that leading the line and scoring regularly was not part of the Brazilian's repertoire – although what position actually suited him only became clear during the 1-1 draw with Norwich City last November.

Defender Ciaran Clark had been sent-off after just nine minutes and Joelinton was asked to move into a deeper midfield role as the team adapted to being a man down. It is fair to say he has never looked back.

“You can see with the way he’s performed, especially since I’ve arrived. He’s been unbelievable,” Trippier told the True Geordie podcast. “He can go where he wants to. He has the ability to be a world-class player.”

Sentiments echoed by manager Howe. “The biggest compliment I can give him is he hasn’t made it look hard,” he said. “His defensive performance has been at the highest level tactically. He has been perfect in that respect.”

A remarkable turnaround for a player who seemed to have cemented his place as one of one worst buys in Premier League history but is now being talked-up for a possible Brazil call-up.

Newcastle 1 Aston Villa 0: player ratings

NEWCASTLE RATINGS: Martin Dubravka - 7: Not a save to make in first half, and not particularly busy in second even with Villa more of a threat. AFP
NEWCASTLE RATINGS: Martin Dubravka - 7: Not a save to make in first half, and not particularly busy in second even with Villa more of a threat. AFP
Kieran Trippier - 8: Captain for day in Jamaal Lascelle’s absence and scored his second free-kick in successive games, via a slight deflection. Was injury concern before game and limped off just after half-time in huge blow for Magpies. PA
Kieran Trippier - 8: Captain for day in Jamaal Lascelle’s absence and scored his second free-kick in successive games, via a slight deflection. Was injury concern before game and limped off just after half-time in huge blow for Magpies. PA
Dan Burn - 9: Local boy making his debut and enjoyed a man-of-the-match performance. Calm and commanding from start to finish. Ripped a massive chunk out of Mings’ shirt in second-half tussle. Getty
Dan Burn - 9: Local boy making his debut and enjoyed a man-of-the-match performance. Calm and commanding from start to finish. Ripped a massive chunk out of Mings’ shirt in second-half tussle. Getty
Fabian Schar - 8: Looked in trouble after being caught in face by teammate Trippier’s arm in first five minutes but returned to action after long stoppage. Left with cut round eye that required more treatment and a bandage round his head. Didn’t stop him putting in committed shift. AFP
Fabian Schar - 8: Looked in trouble after being caught in face by teammate Trippier’s arm in first five minutes but returned to action after long stoppage. Left with cut round eye that required more treatment and a bandage round his head. Didn’t stop him putting in committed shift. AFP
Javier Manquillo - 7: Looked in trouble after nasty landing resulted in ankle injury. Tried to carry on but limped off just before half-time bringing an early end to his 100th game for the club. PA
Javier Manquillo - 7: Looked in trouble after nasty landing resulted in ankle injury. Tried to carry on but limped off just before half-time bringing an early end to his 100th game for the club. PA
Jonjo Shelvey - 8: Fine game in midfield. Chased and harried Villa, made important challenges and was sensible in possession. Booked for scything down Ramsey. AFP
Jonjo Shelvey - 8: Fine game in midfield. Chased and harried Villa, made important challenges and was sensible in possession. Booked for scything down Ramsey. AFP
Joe Willock - 7: Clipped first-time shot well wide on 20 minutes. Starting to find a bit form in midfield and crowd appreciated his effort and workrate. PA
Joe Willock - 7: Clipped first-time shot well wide on 20 minutes. Starting to find a bit form in midfield and crowd appreciated his effort and workrate. PA
Joelinton - 7: Booked for trying to relieve Buendia of his shirt. Relishes his role in midfield where Newcastle are really benefitting from his hard graft. Distribution was great and made some important interceptions. Reuters
Joelinton - 7: Booked for trying to relieve Buendia of his shirt. Relishes his role in midfield where Newcastle are really benefitting from his hard graft. Distribution was great and made some important interceptions. Reuters
Ryan Fraser - 7: Scot is enjoying a good run in the team. Always busy, always looking for the ball and should have been put through on goal by Wood in first half. Another Newcastle player whose workrate was exemplary. Getty
Ryan Fraser - 7: Scot is enjoying a good run in the team. Always busy, always looking for the ball and should have been put through on goal by Wood in first half. Another Newcastle player whose workrate was exemplary. Getty
Allan Saint-Maximin - 6: Quiet until 25th minute when he skipped past Cash and chipped ball into box but struggled to make impact as Villa regularly doubled up on him. PA
Allan Saint-Maximin - 6: Quiet until 25th minute when he skipped past Cash and chipped ball into box but struggled to make impact as Villa regularly doubled up on him. PA
Chris Wood - 6: Couldn’t get any power or direction on header when picked out by Fraser and then hit abysmal shot high and wide with Fraser better placed just before half-time. AFP
Chris Wood - 6: Couldn’t get any power or direction on header when picked out by Fraser and then hit abysmal shot high and wide with Fraser better placed just before half-time. AFP
SUBS: Paul Dummett – (On for Manquillo 45 + 4’) 7: Slotted straight in at left-back. No-nonsense defending was what Newcastle needed in second half. Getty
SUBS: Paul Dummett – (On for Manquillo 45 + 4’) 7: Slotted straight in at left-back. No-nonsense defending was what Newcastle needed in second half. Getty
Emil Krafth – (On for Trippier 49’) 6: Played Watkins onside for goal that was disallowed by VAR but did OK for rest of half. Reuters
Emil Krafth – (On for Trippier 49’) 6: Played Watkins onside for goal that was disallowed by VAR but did OK for rest of half. Reuters
Bruno Guimaraes – (Willock 90 +2’) N/A. AFP
Bruno Guimaraes – (Willock 90 +2’) N/A. AFP
ASTON VILLA RATINGS: Emiliano Martinez - 6: Might have saved Trippier free-kick if not for deflection. Crazy decision to come charging out of box that almost resulted in Mings scoring an own goal. Reuters
ASTON VILLA RATINGS: Emiliano Martinez - 6: Might have saved Trippier free-kick if not for deflection. Crazy decision to come charging out of box that almost resulted in Mings scoring an own goal. Reuters
Matty Cash - 7: Drilled shot just wide at start of second half and was given too much space by Newcastle as Villa found joy down Newcastle’s flanks after break. Helped keep Saint-Maximin relatively quiet. AFP
Matty Cash - 7: Drilled shot just wide at start of second half and was given too much space by Newcastle as Villa found joy down Newcastle’s flanks after break. Helped keep Saint-Maximin relatively quiet. AFP
Calum Chambers - 6: First start for Villa but was a couple of centimetres from giving away clumsy penalty after fouling Willock … only for Trippier to belt home the resulting free-kick. PA
Calum Chambers - 6: First start for Villa but was a couple of centimetres from giving away clumsy penalty after fouling Willock … only for Trippier to belt home the resulting free-kick. PA
Tyrone Mings - 7: Headed over from corner just before break then nearly headed into his own net a minute later after rush of blood by goalkeeper. Left with half a shirt after tussle with Burn. Reuters
Tyrone Mings - 7: Headed over from corner just before break then nearly headed into his own net a minute later after rush of blood by goalkeeper. Left with half a shirt after tussle with Burn. Reuters
Lucas Digne - 6: Like Cash, made use of extra space he was given by Newcastle down his flank in second half but some of his final balls were poor. AFP
Lucas Digne - 6: Like Cash, made use of extra space he was given by Newcastle down his flank in second half but some of his final balls were poor. AFP
John McGinn - 6: Booked for chopping down Saint-Maxmin although looked like Scot got ball first. Had shot deflected just wide in first-half injury time but not his usual influential self for Villa. Getty
John McGinn - 6: Booked for chopping down Saint-Maxmin although looked like Scot got ball first. Had shot deflected just wide in first-half injury time but not his usual influential self for Villa. Getty
Douglas Luiz - 4: Woefully over-hit his first two set-pieces out for goal kicks – from a free-kick and a corner - which summed up Villa’s efforts in the first 45 minutes. Reuters
Douglas Luiz - 4: Woefully over-hit his first two set-pieces out for goal kicks – from a free-kick and a corner - which summed up Villa’s efforts in the first 45 minutes. Reuters
Jacob Ramsey - 5: Highly-rated midfielder bagged two against Leeds midweek but never looked like doing same on Tyneside. The 20-year-old had minimal impact on game. Getty
Jacob Ramsey - 5: Highly-rated midfielder bagged two against Leeds midweek but never looked like doing same on Tyneside. The 20-year-old had minimal impact on game. Getty
Emiliano Buendia - 6: His slight deflection on Trippier free-kick helped take shot away from Martinez. Looped header just wide minutes after Villa had goal disallowed. Getty
Emiliano Buendia - 6: His slight deflection on Trippier free-kick helped take shot away from Martinez. Looped header just wide minutes after Villa had goal disallowed. Getty
Philipe Coutinho - 4: Manager Steven Gerrard said before the game they are still building the Brazilian’s fitness and he contributed very little for Villa here. Reuters
Philipe Coutinho - 4: Manager Steven Gerrard said before the game they are still building the Brazilian’s fitness and he contributed very little for Villa here. Reuters
Ollie Watkins - 5: Well marshalled by Newcastle in first half and barely touched the ball. Thought he had headed home leveller only for extremely tight VAR offside call. Reuters
Ollie Watkins - 5: Well marshalled by Newcastle in first half and barely touched the ball. Thought he had headed home leveller only for extremely tight VAR offside call. Reuters
SUBS: Danny Ings – (On for Watkins 73’) 5: Striker wasn't allowed any goalscoring opportunities. AFP
SUBS: Danny Ings – (On for Watkins 73’) 5: Striker wasn't allowed any goalscoring opportunities. AFP
Leon Bailey – (On for Buendia 73’) 5: Did little on his return to action bar fouling Dummett and pick up a booking for bringing down Saint-Maximin. PA
Leon Bailey – (On for Buendia 73’) 5: Did little on his return to action bar fouling Dummett and pick up a booking for bringing down Saint-Maximin. PA
Carney Chukwuemeka – (On for McGinn 85’) N/A. PA
Carney Chukwuemeka – (On for McGinn 85’) N/A. PA
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Specs

Engine: 3.0L twin-turbo V6
Gearbox: 10-speed automatic
Power: 405hp at 5,500rpm
Torque: 562Nm at 3,000rpm
Fuel economy, combined: 11.2L/100km
Price: From Dh292,845 (Reserve); from Dh320,145 (Presidential)
On sale: Now

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Federer's 11 Wimbledon finals

2003 Beat Mark Philippoussis

2004 Beat Andy Roddick

2005 Beat Andy Roddick

2006 Beat Rafael Nadal

2007 Beat Rafael Nadal

2008 Lost to Rafael Nadal

2009 Beat Andy Roddick

2012 Beat Andy Murray

2014 Lost to Novak Djokovic

2015 Lost to Novak Djokovic

2017 Beat Marin Cilic

The specs

AT4 Ultimate, as tested

Engine: 6.2-litre V8

Power: 420hp

Torque: 623Nm

Transmission: 10-speed automatic

Price: From Dh330,800 (Elevation: Dh236,400; AT4: Dh286,800; Denali: Dh345,800)

On sale: Now

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The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE.

Read part three: the age of the electric vehicle begins

Read part two: how climate change drove the race for an alternative 

Read part one: how cars came to the UAE

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EPL's youngest
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Euro 2020 qualifier

Russia v Scotland, Thursday, 10.45pm (UAE)

TV: Match on BeIN Sports 

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The specs
  • Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
  • Power: 640hp
  • Torque: 760nm
  • On sale: 2026
  • Price: Not announced yet
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Specs

Engine: Duel electric motors
Power: 659hp
Torque: 1075Nm
On sale: Available for pre-order now
Price: On request

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Specs – Taycan 4S
Engine: Electric

Transmission: 2-speed auto

Power: 571bhp

Torque: 650Nm

Price: Dh431,800

Specs – Panamera
Engine: 3-litre V6 with 100kW electric motor

Transmission: 2-speed auto

Power: 455bhp

Torque: 700Nm

Price: from Dh431,800

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How much do leading UAE’s UK curriculum schools charge for Year 6?
  1. Nord Anglia International School (Dubai) – Dh85,032
  2. Kings School Al Barsha (Dubai) – Dh71,905
  3. Brighton College Abu Dhabi - Dh68,560
  4. Jumeirah English Speaking School (Dubai) – Dh59,728
  5. Gems Wellington International School – Dubai Branch – Dh58,488
  6. The British School Al Khubairat (Abu Dhabi) - Dh54,170
  7. Dubai English Speaking School – Dh51,269

*Annual tuition fees covering the 2024/2025 academic year

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8 UAE companies helping families reduce their carbon footprint

Greenheart Organic Farms 

This Dubai company was one of the country’s first organic farms, set up in 2012, and it now delivers a wide array of fruits and vegetables grown regionally or in the UAE, as well as other grocery items, to both Dubai and Abu Dhabi doorsteps.

www.greenheartuae.com

Modibodi  

Founded in Australia, Modibodi is now in the UAE with waste-free, reusable underwear that eliminates the litter created by a woman’s monthly cycle, which adds up to approximately 136kgs of sanitary waste over a lifetime.

www.modibodi.ae

The Good Karma Co

From brushes made of plant fibres to eco-friendly storage solutions, this company has planet-friendly alternatives to almost everything we need, including tin foil and toothbrushes. 

www.instagram.com/thegoodkarmaco

Re:told

One Dubai boutique, Re:told, is taking second-hand garments and selling them on at a fraction of the price, helping to cut back on the hundreds of thousands of tonnes of clothes thrown into landfills each year.

www.shopretold.com

Lush

Lush provides products such as shampoo and conditioner as package-free bars with reusable tins to store. 

www.mena.lush.com

Bubble Bro 

Offering filtered, still and sparkling water on tap, Bubble Bro is attempting to ensure we don’t produce plastic or glass waste. Founded in 2017 by Adel Abu-Aysha, the company is on track to exceeding its target of saving one million bottles by the end of the year.

www.bubble-bro.com

Coethical 

This company offers refillable, eco-friendly home cleaning and hygiene products that are all biodegradable, free of chemicals and certifiably not tested on animals.

www.instagram.com/coethical

Eggs & Soldiers

This bricks-and-mortar shop and e-store, founded by a Dubai mum-of-four, is the place to go for all manner of family products – from reusable cloth diapers to organic skincare and sustainable toys.

www.eggsnsoldiers.com

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