Newcastle vs AC Milan – Champions League: Live rating and updates

It’s been a energetic begin as Newcastle’s followers have cheered each contact of the ball thus far.

A skewed clearance from former Chelsea participant Fikayo Tomori nearly led to an own-goal. AC Milan’s goalkeeper Mike Maignan was fast to react, nonetheless.

After the long-lasting Champions League music performs and the gamers trade pleasantries, we’re underway in Tyneside!

Both sides are out to a raucous St James’ Park. The ambiance is classy.

These are what Champions League nights are all about!

The former Chelsea and Arsenal striker might be hoping for a optimistic return in England.

How vital will the ambiance be right here tonight?

Man City have crushed Red Star Belgrade 3-2 with Kalvin Phillips getting his first ever aim for the membership.

RB Leipzig defeated Young Boys 2-1, however Pep Guardiola’s aspect stay prime of Group G.

The stage is about and we do not have lengthy to go…

After a heavy loss to Everton, that is what captain Kieran Trippier has needed to say for tonight.

If you are searching for some additional depth into Newcastle’s squad points in the meanwhile, look no additional than our Q+A with Craig Hope earlier right this moment.

A number of subjects have been mentioned, together with the January switch window and THAT match-up towards Sunderland within the FA Cup.

Callum Wilson returns to the beginning line-up!

After a 4-1 thumping to Tottenham on the weekend, Eddie Howe has made only one change to his beginning line-up.

Former Bournemouth striker Wilson replaces Alexander Isak, who regarded rusty on his return from injurt towards Spurs.

Newcastle’s return to the Champions League noticed them rewarded with the proverbial group of loss of life and the Magpies – sitting third – will need assistance to make it by to the following spherical.

Eddie Howe’s aspect should beat AC Milan once they go to St James’ Park and hope PSG are unable to win towards the already certified Borussia Dortmund.

A win for PSG will see them prime the group and get rid of Newcastle no matter their outcome.

Should AC Milan win and PSG lose, then the Italian aspect will end second with PSG in third headed for the Europa League and Newcastle out of the event.

It guarantees to be a busy night!

Not solely is a large recreation on the agenda tonight, however there are a number of different key subjects surrounding Newcastle proper now.

How is the prolonged harm listing – which has been in double figures in current weeks – approaching, whereas will the Magpies have the ability to strengthen within the January switch window amid FFP restrictions?

Meanwhile, there has additionally been dialogue a few new stadium away from St James’ Park, plus there’s that mouthwatering FA Cup recreation towards Sunderland on the horizon.

Ahead of their essential Champions League conflict tonight, Newcastle’s gamers have arrived.

The squad have been hit with a prolonged harm listing, however below the lights at St James’ Park, Howe’s aspect might be hoping something is feasible!

The previous seven days have been very robust for Howe’s aspect as an injury-hit Newcastle misplaced closely to each Everton and Tottenham.

The Magpies went down 3-0 to Sean Dyche’s resurgent outfit at Goodison Park on Thursday, earlier than being hammered 4-1 by Tottenham on Sunday as the numerous variety of absentees caught up with them.

However, there’s nonetheless a lot to sit up for with a crunch Champions League conflict towards AC Milan tonight the place they’ve an opportunity to succeed in the knockout levels on what’s their return to the competitors for the primary time in 20 years.

Hello and welcome to Mail Sport’s dwell weblog protecting tonight’s Champions League conflict between Newcastle and AC Milan in Group F.

This fixture is a monumental second in each Eddie Howe and Newcastle’s season because the Magpies look to succeed in the knockout levels.

We’ve obtained loads of time earlier than kick-off at 8pm tonight and many to debate so do not go anyplace!