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Magpies ease into last 16 after lightning start

Newcastle scored twice in the first six minutes to cruise into the last 16 of the Champions League with a stonking 9-3 aggregate win over Qarabag. United were 6-1 up after last week’s first-leg win and Sandro Tonali and Joelinton struck early on to raise the prospect of a record win. But Newcastle understandably took...

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‘We want to go as far as we can’ says Newcastle boss Howe

Newcastle have the quality to make a real impact in the Champions League knockout stages, said Eddie Howe after the Magpies secured their place in the last 16. A 3-2 second leg win at St. James’ Park completed a 9-3 aggregate demolition of Azerbaijan champions Qarabağ, confirming Newcastle as one of six Premier League sides...

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West Brom boss Ramsay sacked after 44 days in charge

West Brom sacked head coach Eric Ramsay after just 44 days in charge, with the club sitting perilously close to the Championship relegation zone following Tuesday night’s 1-1 draw with Charlton. Ramsay, 34, failed to win a single league game during his brief tenure, collecting just four points from a possible 24 across eight matches...