The Magpies wont be able to kick off their Premier League campaign until they host Watford on Saturday January 15 after today’s fixture against Southampton was postponed due to Covid-19.
They haven’t played since their 1-1 draw with Manchester United on the 27th December after their trip to Everton was also postponed.
Eddie Howe will now look to start 2022 with a win as they host Cambridge United in the FA Cup next weekend.
Here are the best of today’s Premier League rumours...
9. No new Brighton deal on the horizon for Cochrane
Brighton defender Alex Cochrane says he is putting himself in "the shop window" during his loan spell at Scottish Premiership side Hearts with his contract set to expire this summer and the Seagulls yet to open talks on a new deal (Daily Record) Photo: Alex Burstow
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