Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League during October, but it was Leicester that ended the month as record breakers.

Players change agents all the time and most of them move clubs shortly after, but the situation of the Longstaff brothers at Newcastle goes against the norm.

Newcastle are hoping to use the enforced break from football to get midfielder Matty Longstaff tied down to a new deal at the club.

Newcastle boss Steve Bruce remains hopeful midfielder Matty Longstaff will agree fresh terms with the club.

Newcastle boss Steve Bruce has admitted his concern over the fact that brothers Sean and Matty Longstaff have yet to sign new contracts with the club.

Newcastle United scored three times in nine first-half minutes as they swept Rochdale aside in their FA Cup third-round replay at St James’ Park.