The Magpies faced Arsenal in Eddie Howe’s first game in charge since testing positive for Covid-19 – however were unable to prevent defeat.
The loss was their seventh of the Premier League campaign, however Howe believed it was a good performance from his team and claimed the game was decided by the decision to turn down Callum Wilson’s penalty appeal.
Newcastle will now face Norwich City and Burnley at St. James’ Park over the next week and will be hopeful of picking up their first win of the season against either side.
Here are the best of today’s rumours...
5. West Ham to launch £7m bid for Burnley star
West Ham are set to make one final effort at signing Burnley defender James Tarkowski and will bid £7 million for the player in January. The 29-year-old is out of contract in the summer. (Mail Online) Photo: George Wood
6. West Ham target Sheffield United loanee
West Ham have added Sheffield United defender Ben Davies to their list of defensive targets if they are not able to sign James Tarkowski from Burnley. The Blades centre-back is currently on loan from Liverpool. (The 72) Photo: Lewis Storey
7. Seagulls summer signing reveals desire to return to Barcelona
Brighton & Hove Albion's Marc Cucurella has revealed he "definitely wants to" play for Barcelona in the future following his arrival in England in the summer. The Spaniard spent eight years with the La Liga giants before joining Getafe last year. (DAZN) Photo: Mike Hewitt
8. Clarets to bid £2m for League One defender
Burnley are preparing an offer of around £2 million for Fleetwood Town defender James Hill. Sean Dyche could reportedly include Bobby Thomas as part of the deal. (Football League World) Photo: Pete Norton