Tottenham's relegation fears deepened after a 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle increased the pressure on head coach Thomas Frank and extended the club's alarming slide down the Premier League table.
Eddie Howe has reaffirmed his commitment to Newcastle United, insisting he would step aside if he ever felt he was no longer the right man to lead the struggling club.
Manchester City booked their place in the Carabao Cup final with a comprehensive 5-1 aggregate victory over competition holders Newcastle United.
Eddie Howe has insisted Sandro Tonali is happy and fully committed to Newcastle United after the January transfer window closed on Monday, ending speculation linking the midfielder with a move away from St James' Park.
Arne Slot hailed Liverpool's most complete performance in weeks after Hugo Ekitike struck twice in a devastating 4-1 comeback win over Newcastle that lifted the champions into fifth place in the Premier League.
The Champions League knockout play-off draw has produced several high-profile clashes, with Newcastle United facing a demanding trip to Azerbaijan and Real Madrid set for a dramatic reunion with Jose Mourinho's Benfica.