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EDDIE HOWE FACES SETBACK — STAR PLAYER MISSING BRENTFORD TIE

Anthony Gordon is out for Newcastle vs Brentford with a hip injury. Jacob Murphy replaces him as Harvey Barnes shifts to the left flank. Eddie Howe makes one change from the midweek win.

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Newcastle confirm squad blow vs Brentford - Photo Credit: Getty Images

One alteration has been made by Anthony Gordon to the squad that defeated Athletic Bilbao in the middle of the week.

From the Newcastle United squad that defeated Athletic Bilbao 2-0 in the Champions League, Eddie Howe has made one alteration.

Anthony Gordon, who worsened a hip issue on Wednesday, is replaced by Jacob Murphy. Harvey Barnes, who began the week on the right, is anticipated to move to the left side.

Gordon, who has come under fire for his previous performances, shuffled out just before halftime, raising concerns about an injury. The Toon star has not scored or assisted in 19 Premier League games, and he will not break that streak today against Brentford.

The £40 million wide player has not gone to the Gtech Community Stadium with his Newcastle teammates, and England will now have to decide whether to include him in the forthcoming international matches against Serbia and Albania. Howe made a suggestion on Friday that Gordon might be missing out on West London.

He informed reporters, "We do not think it is a serious injury." "We are awaiting the results of the scan we are planning to have him undergo. We will give him every chance to be fit, but there is a chance he will not make it on Sunday."

Since the 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on September 13, Barnes has been starting in the Premier League for the first time. Murphy has been given preference over Anthony Elanga, a £55 million summer acquisition who has yet to contribute to a Newcastle goal.

Nick Pope is still in goal after keeping a clean sheet in the Champions League, while the rest of the team is unchanged. Despite missing last weekend due to sickness, Kieran Trippier looked confident in Europe and starts with Dan Burn, Sven Botman, and Malick Thiaw.

Even after Bruno Guimaraes admitted to NewcastleWorld that he suffered from the flu against Athletic Club, Howe has stuck with his go-to midfield trio of Sandro Tonali, Joelinton, and Guimaraes. On either side of Nick Woltemade, the new cult hero, Murphy and Barnes are attacking the wings.

LIVERPOOL TO OFFER £88M FOR ITALY’S HIGHLY-RATED INTERNATIONAL ACE

Inter Milan plans a January defensive overhaul, targeting Nathan Aké and others to rejuvenate an ageing backline. The move comes as Liverpool is linked with a shock €100m bid for star defender Alessandro Bastoni.

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Liverpool set £88m bid for Alessandro Bastoni - Photo by Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images

In January, Inter Milan plans to strengthen their defence line as part of a larger strategy to lower the average age of the team and maintain their hopes of winning the championship. Although the Italian team has excelled at home, recent results have cast doubt on their defensive endurance and depth. Ilgiorno claims that the Nerazzurri are evaluating several targets, including Nathan Aké of Manchester City, in an effort to revitalize Cristian Chivu's aging defense.

The defense line is under increased scrutiny after they gave up their first goal in four games against Kairat in the Champions League. Even though Inter's defense has only given up 12 goals in Serie A thus far, one less than they did under Simone Inzaghi the previous season, there has been a noticeable drop when compared to their championship-winning performance. They had only given up five goals at that point in the season.

The influence of age is becoming indisputable. Matteo Darmian becomes 36 in December, and Francesco Acerbi, 37, is reaching the conclusion of his contract. The 33-year-old Stefan De Vrij is also approaching the end of his contract, which expires in June 2026.

Marotta's Financial Confidence Beppe Marotta, the club president, has highlighted Inter's financial development and indicated that the team is now ready to make calculated investments. "It is a significant and intentional accomplishment that we have finished our financial statement with a profit for the first time," Marotta added. "The club has exhibited caution and insight. We have succeeded in advancing our ideology because the ownership has established certain rules and goals.

With revenues climbing 37% to €546 million, Inter reported a €35 million profit as opposed to a €36 million deficit the previous year. This better financial situation has made room for a possible January addition to bolster the team.

Aké, 30, is one of the top names being considered. This season, the Dutch defender has only made six appearances for Manchester City in Premier League and Champions League games. He is rumoured to be open to a move to get more playing time, with the 2026 World Cup in mind. Crystal Palace and Juventus are also keeping an eye on him.

Other possible choices include Dayot Upamecano, 27, whose contract renewal negotiations with Bayern Munich have so far stagnated, and Marc Guehi, 25, of Crystal Palace, whose youth and profile appeal to Inter's recruitment approach. Younger defenders like Oumar Solet of Udinese and Mario Gila of Lazio are also being scouted in the meantime. Tiago Gabriel, 20, of Lecce, is regarded as a long-term investment with promise.

The Interest of Liverpool in Bastoni


In a shocking turn of events, Ilgiorno revealed that Liverpool is willing to put Inter to the test by making a €100 million offer for Alessandro Bastoni. The 26-year-old, whose contract expires in June 2028, is still among Serie A's most accomplished defenders. With an annual salary of €5.5 million, Bastoni ranks among the club's highest earners, along with Nicolò Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu.

Inter is steadfast for the time being. However, the temptation might increase given that English teams are frequently prepared to pay top dollar, especially if the Nerazzurri look to add new defensive players.

CHELSEA STAR MALO GUSTO DETERMINED TO SECURE TOP-FOUR FOLLOWING WOLVES WIN

Malo Gusto scored his first professional goal to spark Chelsea's 3-0 win over Wolves. The victory fuels the Blues' top-four Premier League ambition as they aim for a second consecutive Champions League qualification.

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Chelsea’s Malo Gusto (second from left) heads his first goal for the club in the 3-0 win over Wolves - Photo Credit: John Walton/PA

After opening the scoring in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Wolves at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea's Malo Gusto set his sights on another top-four Premier League finish.

After the Blues had frustrated home fans with a gloomy first forty-five minutes, the full-back, who had never scored in his professional career, showed up inside the box early in the second half to head in Alejandro Garnacho's cross.

The lack of penetration from a side whose game strategy seemed to be to try to pass Wolves to death in midfield caused Enzo Maresca's players to be jeered off at the half.

Chelsea swiftly amassed a tally that more accurately represented their control over managerless Wolves, who are currently eight points outside of safety, even if Gusto's goal did not exactly unleash the floodgates.

Garnacho received his second assist with a strong run and cross for Pedro Neto, after Estevao Willian, who had come off the bench, had set up Joao Pedro to make it two.

However, Gusto's breakthrough at finally, over 160 games into his senior club career, was largely responsible for the victory.

He said on Chelsea's official website, "It has been a long time since I came here, and this is only the beginning." "I am rather pleased. This is the one I have been anticipating. I am overjoyed.

It was a significant victory. Before the international break, we had a tremendously crucial performance, and our goal is to place in the top four. We will continue to fight and go forward.

My objective was to bring players into the box as part of our approach. It was crucial to our victory, and we demonstrated that.

Chelsea finished Saturday as the division's leading scorers and restored their reputation near the top with their fourth league victory in five games, despite a sloppy first-half performance.

According to Maresca, the club was a year ahead of schedule due to their Champions League qualification at the end of the previous season, and they seem to be improving this season as well.

Gusto stated, "We had a lot of trouble finding space between the lines in the first half, but we were much better in the second half." We found our guys much more easily after the manager told us to be patient and that the opportunity would present itself at halftime. I believe that is how we got the first goal.

"As a collective, we must continue to develop something."

The setback in west London is probably going to have been the only game in charge for caretaker James Collins, who had stepped up from the under-23 squad, as Wolves appear to be planning to name Middlesbrough manager Rob Edwards as Vitor Pereira's permanent replacement.

He claimed that because we were organised and difficult to beat, "I felt we established a foothold in the game." "We failed to be clinical in our counterattacks during the first half.

"After the first goal, we improved with the ball and got more open. However, the rear door was ajar.

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