Watford’s Joshua King comes back to haunt Everton and earn Ranieri a first win

Round-up: Callum Wilson rescues point for Newcastle; Rodrigo’s late penalty earns draw for Leeds

Guardiola laments treatment dished out to football managers

City boss reacts after dismissal of Steve Bruce from Newcastle and online abuse he endured

Newcastle confirm Steve Bruce to be in charge against Tottenham

Bruce will be in the dugout on Sunday in what will be his 1,000th game as a manager

Saudi takeover: Klopp questions silence on human rights issues

Liverpool boss says there’s concern following Saudi Arabian-backed takeover of Newcastle

Steve Bruce to stay on with Newcastle for Tottenham game

Premier League clash on Sunday will be club’s first game under new Saudi owners

Mike Ashley: From Newcastle hero to hate figure in 14 eventful years

Owner initially embraced before manager clashes, relegations and transfer policy

Newcastle United confirm €350m Saudi-backed takeover to end Mike Ashley era

Strong backlash from human rights groups after controversial deal goes through

Cristiano Ronaldo and Steve Bruce return to Old Trafford with very different aims

Both United legends but for Bruce this could be the beginning of something very different

Premier League round-up: Everton remain unbeaten with comfortable win at Brighton

Conor Gallagher earns Crystal Palace a point at West Ham; Toney goal keeps Brentford unbeaten

What’s the score with growing anti-vaxx sentiment in sport?

The rise of vaccine scepticism among top sportspeople needs to be tackled

Wilson on the double as Newcastle put dent in Leicester’s top-four hopes

Jonny Evans injured his foot in the warm-up and the hosts struggled without him

Allan Saint-Maximin inspires Newcastle to priceless victory

Attacker comes off the bench to make the equaliser and score the winner at Burnley

Joe Willock earns Newcastle a priceless point against Spurs

Harry Kane’s brace looked to be sending his side fourth before Arsenal loanee equalises

All in the Game: if a Nigerian ever calls you a ‘Dundee United’ . . .

And why does Joe Hart need a social media team to type two word messages?

Brighton win basement battle against sorry Newcastle

Newcastle are without a league win in six and only two points clear of the bottom three

The weekend’s Premier League team news

More defensive issues for Liverpool as Man City have fully fit squad for Sunday’s derby

Manchester United back to winning ways against Newcastle

Second-half goals from Daniel James and Bruno Fernandes secures home win

Timo Werner and Chelsea on the up as Newcastle put to sword

German star has finally found his rhythm under new manager Thomas Tuchel

Jordan Henderson is a captain of the most inspirational kind

The soundtrack to modern Liverpool is a constant Wearside bark, a true leader

Leeds hang on grimly as Newcastle’s dismal run continues

Pressure on Steve Bruce increases as improved performance still ends in defeat

Aston Villa pile more misery on Steve Bruce and Newcastle

Ollie Watkins back on the scoresheet as Toon drift closer to a relegation dog fight

All in the Game: Glowing tributes few and far between for departing Özil

Keeper keeps cool over €340k car write-off . . . the best quotes of the week

Brian O'Connor: Argument for playing on still stands – even if optics are poor

It is fair to ask whether or not elite sport should continue as the pandemic rages

Bruce tells Newcastle players from now on ‘we do it my way’

Manager faces barrage of criticism following ‘utterly hopeless’ defeat at Sheffield United

Sheffield United’s long wait for Premier League win ends after 18 games

Billy Sharp’s penalty enough to earn the three points against lacklustre Newcastle

Gerry Thornley: Rationale for persevering with elite level rugby remains strong

Evidence shows rugby, and certainly Irish rugby, has abided by strict protocols

FA Cup holders Arsenal beat wasteful Newcastle after extra-time

Mikel Arteta’s team begin FA Cup defence with win thanks to two goals in extra time

Steve Bruce believes it ‘morally wrong’ for football to continue amid pandemic

Newcastle manager accepts it ‘financially right’ to play on

Liverpool end year to remember with Newcastle stalemate

Steve Bruce’s side hold out for a point as visitors are left frustrated at St James’ Park

Brentford take out another Premier League side as they expose Newcastle

Thomas Frank’s side sparkle as they claim a spot in the Carabao Cup semi-finals

Manchester United’s poor record at Old Trafford not a mental issue – Solskjær

Comments come as Leeds make first league visit to United for 16 years on Sunday

Newcastle bounce back from coronavirus shutdown in style

Miguel Almiron and Dwight Gayle get the goals at St James’ Park

Newcastle’s clash at Aston Villa postponed due to Covid-19 outbreak

Steve Bruce, his staff and players have been told to stay away from training ground

Late Wilson and Joelinton goals help Newcastle storm Palace

Newcastle goalkeeper Karl Darlow kept his side in the game with some stunning saves

Fans back in Liverpool and London next week but 10 Premier League clubs must wait

2,000 supporters to be allowed in stadiums in areas under Tier 2 restrictions

Timo Werner inspires in-form Chelsea to fifth straight win

Frank Lampard’s side go top of the Premier League after win over Newcastle

Jacob Murphy snatches a point for Newcastle at Wolves

Raul Jiménez brings game to life but hosts are caught out at the death by late free-kick

Newcastle survive almighty scare before seeing off Newport County

Magpies score late equaliser through Jonjo Shelvey before winning on penalties

Jose Mourinho says Spurs deserve more respect after handball drama

Steve Bruce ‘can understand why Spurs will go berserk. It is a total nonsense’

Aaron Connolly rounds off a fine afternoon for Brighton

Ireland forward scores his side’s third as impressive Seagulls ease past Newcastle

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