Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Newcastle United vs Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League.. UEFA Champions League - Newcastle United vs Barcelona Maitland-Niles will join two other English players, Chris Smalling and Tammy Abraham, with the latter joining from Chelsea in the summer. In terms of trophies won on Woodward's watch, there has been a Europa League, an FA Cup and a League Cup. But they didn't sustain a single title challenge in the Premier League and became also-rans in the Champions League.  The Portuguese side could not field a full strength side due to a Covid-19 outbreak at the club, and rather than cancel the fixture and potentially suffer further penalties, the club went ahead without subs, and without the full complement of players. But there is something about the Welsh national jersey rekindling that spark within the likeable 31-year-old. Shackleton was forced off with a knock during the win at Norwich last weekend, while Firpo has been out for over a month after sustaining a muscle injury during the October international break. I'm not quite sure where they have come from, but it has coincided with some dropped points and performances which weren't at their best. They managed 11 shots on target in the first half, the most by any side in the opening 45 minutes of a Premier League match since Opta started registering such statistics in 2003-04. 'A miracle he wants to play again' Eriksen has not played since collapsing against Finland on 12 June Sky Sports News has learnt some players are unsure about the coaching methods with not enough emphasis on pressing and small-sided games. It is a kind of risk minimisation. Of course, the most important thing in all this is health and sports level. The Premier League went on to state that is their intention to continue playing fixtures where safely possible. Asked if he gets the feeling England now expect to win rather than just hope to, he said: It's a good observation in that without doubt there's that confidence in the team, which can only come from the evidence of being able to achieve results and performances that have led to those results. Winger Ryan Longman appeared to have taken the ball out of play when he crossed from the left after 17 minutes. The days of [former England captain] Terry Butcher soldiering on with a bloody bandage are gone. We cannot continue with a 'patch them up, get them back out there' approach to head injuries. Players must be protected. Tomas Soucek headed home for West Ham after just five minutes following a dangerously whipped-in corner that left Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez stranded. Lanzini scored a wonderful goal from range to halve the deficit, but one could say that Moyes was too cautious against a City side that weren't at their very best. People don't die when they take a vaccine. Wearing a mask is so important, like social distancing and hand sanitisers, so let's try to do it. That knowledge that City were no longer in a win-or-bust scenario took a little of the sting out of it. I've experienced Clasico games when Barcelona have been huge favourites but then lost and vice versa,” said Xavi. After two years, I left the regional role and became a head coach of many different age groups. It's been great and now I'm here. There are several reasons for that. One is just a general lack of sharpness, as the U.S. has a habit of wasting chances. One is a general lack of speed, as the U.S. continues to be too slow and too methodical when breaking teams down. And one is that several players, namely Christian Pulisic, are out of form right now, and not creating to the best of their abilities. They overcame Cape Verde 2-0 with Mane and Bamba Dieng settling the encounter at the Kouekong Stadium in Bafoussam. In a campaign that has seen former player Ole Gunnar Solskjaer lose his job as manager and Ralf Rangnick become interim boss, United crashed out of both domestic cup competitions with home losses to West Ham in September and Middlesbrough last month. It was a huge mistake by Spurs and they paid for it. He might not be the player he once was but he hid that well here. The Reds boss went on to say of Jordan Henderson, Andy Robertson and Sadio Mane, who have all been nursing knocks: “So, Hendo and Robbo not trained with team yet, recovery, rehab stuff. Pretty close, a late decision. This is our job, this is what everybody has to do and this is what we are working at for the whole week in preparation for the game. Live Commentary - Newcastle vs Barcelona | 18.09.2025 UEFA Champions League match Newcastle vs Barcelona 18.09.2025. Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match Yet the West Africans had keeper Aly Keita to thank for a string of saves in their Group B encounter in Bafoussam. The Canadians, managed by English coach John Herdman, are now four points clear at the top of the group. The hosts were the better side early on at Emirates Stadium, and Bukayo Saka swept in a deserved opener to finish off a slick move before the Gunners self-destructed after the break. But Reid was encouraged by the way Dykes and Adams have linked up in the tournament. They did a fantastic job, the former Republic of Ireland midfielder said. Alistair Bruce-Ball presents the Fantasy 606 podcast alongside former Premier League winner Chris Sutton and Statman Dave. The latest episode is available on the BBC Sounds app. Southgate's existing contract was due to expire following the conclusion of next year's World Cup. His side could secure a place in Qatar with victory over Albania tonight, depending on other results, but it is most likely to be sealed after Monday's game with San Marino. Klopp was fulsome in his praise for Inter, despite the Nerazzurri having surrendered top spot in Serie A recently thanks to a defeat to city rivals AC Milan and last weekend’s draw at Napoli. The furthest Ronaldo reached with Portugal was the Selecao's run to the semi-final in 2006, when they were beaten by France before losing the third-place play-off against Germany. Argentine DJ Fer Palacio has denied accusations he infected Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi with Covid-19 after being labelled a murderer on social media. He is the perfect example for any players seeking to maximise their potential. She has helped transform Lewandowski's diet, cutting out sugar and cow's milk. It's amazing. I hadn't had this feeling before, even as a footballer. I wanted to go and be a part of it, watch games with my son, show him what the national team was about. Interestingly, though, the statistics do not point to much of a drop-off in Ronaldo's overall output since Rangnick's appointment. But while questions will continue to surface regarding Ronaldo's attitude, the on-the-field failings at United cannot rest solely on his shoulders. On the field he is always hard but never dirty, the epitome of an 'honest pro', and possesses remarkable physical durability - when he was stretchered off with a knee injury against Barcelona in September it was feared that he faced months on the sidelines; 10 days later, he was back in the starting line-up. “I didn't really see a future plan. This is why I sat down with the head of women's football and said: 'If we want to win something in the future and have a vision, we need to write something down'. That's why I wrote the strategy [of] where we want to go as FC Bayern. Joe Willock was in demand after his record-setting loan spell at Newcastle during the second half of last season, with the Magpies desperate to get him back to St James’ Park on a permanent basis. Newcastle v Barcelona: Champions League live on Newcastle v Barcelona will be played on Thursday, September 18 at St James' Park. Kick off is at 20:00 UK time, with live coverage on TNT Sports Bielsa said he cannot predict when the striker will return to the side as his injury hasn't improved. DAILY TELEGRAPH The University of Brighton women's football team have condemned disgraceful and tasteless social media abuse aimed at their transgender goalkeeper Blair Hamilton after she was called up to the English Universities' women's squad. PART TWO | How serious - and warranted - is the pressure on Brendan Rodgers at Leicester? How much can we read into West Ham, their next opponents, beating Watford on Tuesday night?