Newcastle United will be able to recall Allan Saint-Maximin for the visit of in-form Chelsea on Saturday.

Steve Bruce emerged from his meeting with Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley convinced he has his backing in the January transfer window.

Manager Steve Bruce will head into transfer talks with Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley having guided the club into the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Newcastle United striker Miguel Almiron says he and the rest of the squad are well aware of how long the club’s fans have had to wait for a trophy.

The FA Cup third-round replays take place on Tuesday and Wednesday night but will there be many upsets?

Newcastle boss Steve Bruce has vowed to name a strong side against Rochdale in Tuesday’s FA Cup third-round replay.