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Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe and assistant Jason Tindall react on the sidelines during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Crystal Palace at St. James Park on October 21, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Newcastle United WILL look to Saudi Arabia for players in January, and here’s is why The Premier League stakeholders vote is a lifeline that could save Eddie Howe’s injury headaches and possibly Newcastle’s season
Eden Hazard doing a knee slide with an inset image of the burn marks on his knees
I HATE knee slide celebrations in football – and this is why No need to call the celebration police, this is a case for the originality police: knee slide celebrations in 2023/24 are officially done
John Hartson
Why football subscription packages are making me learn Welsh The number of different subscriptions required to watch live football needs to be reduced, says Chris Flanagan
Newcastle player Joelinton (l) challenges Arsenal defender Gabriel in the build up to the Newcastle winning goal as goalscorer Anthony Gordon (c) looks on during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on November 04, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Newcastle-Arsenal VAR debacle: Sure ‘the process was correct’… but it still wasn’t very good

By Matthew Ketchell published 15 November 23

OPINION The Newcastle United vs Arsenal audio checks commentary is box office, but it underlines just how far VAR still has to go

OPINION
Players surround referee Stuart Attwell as VAR checks the Newcastle United goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on November 4, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

VAR promised certainty but has only delivered noise and confusion

By James Andrew published 14 November 23

Opinion VAR has not delivered the way it promised it would with too many mistakes still happening

Opinion
Todd Boehly and Cole Palmer of Chelsea

Chelsea are clicking and it’s making me question everything

By Matthew Ketchell published 13 November 23

OPINION Call an ambulance but not for Chelsea, the Blues are slowly crawling out of their mid-table abyss in entertaining style

OPINION
Half and half scarf

Why half and half scarves are acceptable in modern day football

By James Andrew published 10 November 23

Opinion Match day scarves are acceptable in certain situations, according to FourFourTwo Editor James Andrew

Opinion
Newcastle United: Ruben Neves, St. James' Park and Eddie Howe

The Premier League are looking to target Newcastle United with a new rule – but it will backfire

By Matthew Ketchell published 10 November 23

OPINION Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe needs new players in almost every area of the pitch – but the Premier League bringing in a new loan restriction on them prevents some tricky issues

OPINION
Liverpool players celebrate their opening goal during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 match between Liverpool FC and Toulouse FC at Anfield on October 26, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Ryan Crockett/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

Liverpool should win the Europa League - but it might just hinder their Premier League title challenge

By Ryan Dabbs published 27 October 23

Liverpool proved they're the team to beat in the Europa League this season, which could spell trouble for them domestically

Stories
2023 Ballon d'Or hopeful Erling Haaland helped Manchester City win the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in his first season

Why Erling Haaland is the rightful winner of 2023 Ballon d'Or

By James Andrew published 27 October 23

Erling Haaland for the 2023 Ballon d'Or? FourFourTwo Editor James Andrew argues that the Manchester City striker should win the award

2023 Ballon d'Or hopeful Lionel Messi helped Argentina win the World Cup in Qatar

Why Lionel Messi deserves the 2023 Ballon d'Or

By Matthew Ketchell published 27 October 23

Lionel Messi is favourite for the 2023 Ballon d'Or: FourFourTwo Deputy Editor Matthew Ketchell argues that the Argentine hero should be crowned for an eighth time

Referee Simon Hooper

This is the REAL problem with refereeing and VAR

By Matthew Ketchell published 6 October 23

OPINION Video killed the referee star: why Liverpool’s disallowed goal actually has NOTHING to do with VAR

OPINION
Salah, Klopp, Van Dijk, Matip all protest during Liverpool's 2-1 defeat at Tottenham

Liverpool's new 'siege mentality' after VAR chaos will help title push

By Matt Ladson published 3 October 23

OPINION A fire has been lit among players and supporters and, as fan channel This Is Anfield explain, it could be bad news for the rest of the league

OPINION
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