NEWCASTLE BEAT 10-MAN BURNLEY: BRUNO GUIMARAES SCORES DIRECT CORNER
Lucas Pires' red card was costly as Newcastle beat Burnley 2-1. Guimaraes and Gordon delivered again, securing three points before the highly anticipated Sunderland derby next weekend.
Newcastle defeated 10-man Burnley 2-1 at St. James’ Park, with Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon both scoring for the second time in five days.
Guimaraes scored directly from a corner, and Gordon converted a penalty late in the first half. This happened shortly after Lucas Pires was sent off for a foul on Anthony Elanga. It was a tough day for Burnley, though Zian Flemming did score a penalty late in the game.
This win was needed for Newcastle before their Champions League game against Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday and the Sunderland derby next weekend. The game in front of 52,041 fans wasn't always smooth.
Burnley started strong, earning two early corners that Nick Woltemade cleared. Aaron Ramsdale had to make a save in the third minute after Tino Livramento’s clearance bounced off Jacob Bruun Larsen and headed toward the goal.
Lyle Foster sent a long shot over the bar as Burnley kept the pressure on, but Newcastle began to find their rhythm.
Maxime Esteve blocked Woltemade’s shot after a setup by Joe Willock, Guimaraes, and Jacob Ramsey. Elanga then forced Martin Dubravka to make a save in the 16th minute.
Ramsdale looked shaky dealing with set pieces, and Dubravka was relieved when Gordon’s shot hit the post in the 28th minute.
However, Dubravka was beaten three minutes later. He came out but didn't get to Guimaraes’ corner, and the ball sailed into the net.
Guimaraes missed a free kick in the 36th minute after Kyle Walker fouled Gordon, but Malick Thiaw blocked a shot from Bruun Larsen shortly after.
Dubravka then saved Elanga’s shot in the 41st minute after a quick counterattack by Ramsey and Gordon. Elanga’s speed then caused Pires to foul him, resulting in a red card.
Just before halftime, referee Stuart Attwell reviewed a handball and awarded Newcastle a penalty, which Gordon easily converted.
Dubravka later tipped over Guimaraes’ shot, blocked Lewis Hall’s attempt, and saved from his own defender Esteve. Gordon also hit the bar in the 73rd minute.
Burnley got a late goal when Ramsey was called for a handball, and Flemming scored the penalty.
€75 MILLION BID: NEWCASTLE LAUNCHES MASSIVE TRANSFER OFFENSIVE FOR FERRAN TORRES
Newcastle United has reportedly launched a shock €75 million bid, plus a huge salary offer, for FC Barcelona forward Ferran Torres, testing the Catalan club's resolve.
Newcastle United is reportedly planning a big move in January for FC Barcelona forward Ferran Torres. According to Fichajes reporter Raul Cabrera Jimenez, the club is ready to offer €75 million, plus a good salary, to bring the former Premier League player back to England.
Jimenez stated that Barcelona is in a busy period of the transfer window after Newcastle United showed strong interest in signing Ferran Torres with a huge offer of 75 million.
The situation heated up after Manchester United and Chelsea made £60 million bids for Harvey Barnes.
Jimenez wrote that Newcastle responded with an even bigger offer to show their financial power in the transfer market.
The report says Barcelona was surprised by Newcastle's big offer, calling it one of the highest in this transfer window. Jimenez pointed out that Torres has been in good form, scoring nine goals and providing one assist in 17 games before Tuesday’s game, which is why several clubs are interested in him.
Jimenez added that Newcastle plans to make Torres one of the highest-paid players in the team, offering him a salary of £13.5 million per season. This shows their desire to get a player who can really change the game from day one.
The report also talked about the issue that Barcelona is facing. Jimenez said that the club needs money, but it also wants to keep its good players, and Ferran Torres is one of them.
Even though Barcelona had said before that Torres was not for sale, with NUFC already contacting them in the past, Jimenez said that FCB must now consider the big money offer against the player's new importance under Hansi Flick.
Jimenez finished by saying that the next few weeks will be important, as Newcastle is determined to push for a signing that will help them progress and compete at the top of the league.
HOWE PRAISES NICK WOLTEMADE: STAR STRIKER READY FOR UCL CHALLENGE DESPITE SETBACK WORRIES
Newcastle star Nick Woltemade, settled in with eight goals and his best friend, laughed off questions about his dating life ahead of the crucial UCL game vs. Leverkusen.
Newcastle United's Nick Woltemade chuckled when asked about his dating life since moving to Tyneside.
The 23-year-old striker spoke at a press event before heading back to Germany for Wednesday's Champions League match against Bayer Leverkusen.
Woltemade, who joined from Stuttgart four months ago for about £69 million, has had a great start, scoring eight goals and getting one assist.
When asked about how he's settling in, he mentioned living with his best friend.
"I don't get why everyone's talking about living with my friend," he told reporters. It's normal when you move to a new country, right? I just asked my friend to come with me. I don't know what you call it in English, living with your best friend.
Then, when asked if he's met anyone special, Woltemade laughed and said, No, too many games!
Newcastle is currently in fifteenth place in their Champions League group, with three wins and two losses.
They’re up against a Leverkusen team that's not doing so well in their domestic league, sitting fourth and trailing the top spot by 15 points.
However, Eddie Howe had good things to say about the German team, which let go of their previous coach earlier in the year.
Reaching the next phase is what we want, Howe said. It'd be great to avoid a playoff, but we’re up against some good teams.
I’m happy with how we've played in the Champions League so far. We deserved more in our two losses. Bayer Leverkusen is a great team with a clear style, so it'll be tough.
Lately, we've had trouble defending set plays, but that's fixable. You always find things you suddenly need to work on during the season.
Howe also gave an update on Yoane Wissa, who played his first game for the club in their 2-1 victory over Burnley.
Howe said Wissa has worked hard to get here. He still has some work to do to reach his peak. Howe said he's happy to have him available, and they’ll manage his playing time.
Once Yoane is at full speed, which he isn't quite yet, he'll be ready to start, Howe added. We'll decide game by game.
After the Champions League game, Newcastle will travel to Sunderland for the Tyne-Wear derby.