Newcastle vs AC Milan – Champions League: Live score, team news and updates as the Magpies look for win that would keep qualification hopes alive
Follow Mail Sport’s live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Newcastle host AC Milan in Champions League action knowing nothing less than a win will keep their knockout round hopes alive.
Can Giroud be the difference tonight?
The former Chelsea and Arsenal striker will be hoping for a positive return in England.
Kick-off is just around the corner
How important will the atmosphere be here tonight?
Elsewhere in Europe
Man City have beaten Red Star Belgrade 3-2 with Kalvin Phillips getting his first ever goal for the club.
RB Leipzig defeated Young Boys 2-1, but Pep Guardiola’s side remain top of Group G.
Less than half an hour until kick-off…
The stage is set and we don’t have long to go…
Kieran Tripper's warning ahead of tonight
After a heavy loss to Everton, this is what captain Kieran Trippier has had to say for tonight.
Newcastle Q+A RECAP
If you’re looking for some extra depth into Newcastle’s squad issues at the moment, look no further than our Q+A with Craig Hope earlier today.
A host of topics were discussed, including the January transfer window and THAT match-up against Sunderland in the FA Cup.
TEAM NEWS – AC Milan
TEAM NEWS – Newcastle
Callum Wilson returns to the starting line-up!
After a 4-1 thumping to Tottenham on the weekend, Eddie Howe has made just one change to his starting line-up.
Former Bournemouth striker Wilson replaces Alexander Isak, who looked rusty on his return from injurt against Spurs.
What do Newcastle need in order to qualify?
Newcastle’s return to the Champions League saw them rewarded with the proverbial group of death and the Magpies – sitting third – will need help to make it through to the next round.
Eddie Howe’s side must beat AC Milan when they visit St James’ Park and hope PSG are unable to win against the already qualified Borussia Dortmund.
A win for PSG will see them top the group and eliminate Newcastle regardless of their result.
Should AC Milan win and PSG lose, then the Italian side will finish second with PSG in third headed for the Europa League and Newcastle out of the tournament.
It promises to be a hectic evening!
Plenty to discuss
Not only is a huge game on the agenda tonight, but there are several other key topics surrounding Newcastle right now.
How is the lengthy injury list – which has been in double figures in recent weeks – coming on, while will the Magpies be able to strengthen in the January transfer window amid FFP restrictions?
Meanwhile, there has also been discussion about a new stadium away from St James’ Park, plus there’s that mouthwatering FA Cup game against Sunderland on the horizon.
The players have arrived!
Ahead of their crucial Champions League clash tonight, Newcastle’s players have arrived.
The squad have been hit with a lengthy injury list, but under the lights at St James’ Park, Howe’s side will be hoping anything is possible!
Big week for Newcastle
The past seven days have been very tough for Howe’s side as an injury-hit Newcastle lost heavily to both Everton and Tottenham.
The Magpies went down 3-0 to Sean Dyche’s resurgent outfit at Goodison Park on Thursday, before being hammered 4-1 by Tottenham on Sunday as the significant number of absentees caught up with them.
However, there’s still plenty to look forward to with a crunch Champions League clash against AC Milan tonight where they have a chance to reach the knockout stages on what is their return to the competition for the first time in 20 years.
Good evening!
Hello and welcome to Mail Sport’s live blog covering tonight’s Champions League clash between Newcastle and AC Milan in Group F.
This fixture is a monumental moment in both Eddie Howe and Newcastle’s season as the Magpies look to reach the knockout stages.
We’ve got plenty of time before kick-off at 8pm tonight and plenty to discuss so don’t go anywhere!
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