Newcastle chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan and co-owner Jamie Reuben were in attendance following their meeting with boss Howe at Matfen Hall on Thursday.

Newcastle were beaten at the Emirates.

The Gunners ended City’s three-day stay at the top of the table with a 1-0 win over Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium.

Manchester City were in FA Cup action.

Arsenal have been usurped at the top of the table for the first time since the beginning of October by Manchester City.

Adrien Truffert got the winner on Tyneside.

The PIF is only guaranteeing funding of the league until the end of the season, according to reports.

Mateta’s double, including the winning spot-kick in the fourth minute of added time, helped the Eagles to victory after William Osula’s opener.

Hopkinson was speaking as the club released their latest financial figures.

Referee Anthony Taylor briefly paused the game and spoke to both managers and club officials.

Sunderland’s Lutsharel Geertruida spoke to the match officials during an injury stoppage in the second half.

Trailing to Anthony Gordon’s early opener, the Black Cats levelled through Chemsdine Talbi.

Three goals in 10 minutes eased Barca to a 7-2 victory after a tight first half.

The Newcastle dismissed as ‘nonsense’ comments made about him during the midweek draw with Barcelona.

There was a bizarre moment before kick-off when Tierney stood in the centre of the Chelsea players as captain Reece James spoke to the team.

Chelsea trail Aston Villa and Manchester United by three points having played a game more.

Deirdre Buttner (67) of Winterwood, Kilmactalway, Newcastle, Dublin pleaded guilty to three counts of deception

The Magpies looked on course for a famous Champions League victory over Barcelona after Harvey Barnes’ 86th-minute opener.

The Gunners hold a seven-point lead at the top of the table.

The Spaniard picked up his sixth booking of the season in Manchester City’s 3-1 FA Cup win at Newcastle.

The Red Devils failed to capitalise on Jacob Ramsey’s first-half sending-off as Michael Carrick suffered his first defeat as interim boss.

The 22-year-old Dane struck in spectacular style in the 90th minute.

Sunday’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace was United’s sixth win in seven since Carrick took over as interim boss.

Barry struck seconds after fellow substitute Jacob Murphy looked to have snatched a draw for the hosts.

Manchester City were paired with Real Madrid, Liverpool against Galatasaray and Chelsea will play holders Paris St Germain.

The Magpies will face either Barcelona or Chelsea in the next round.

City kept up the pressure at the top of the Premier League by holding on to beat Newcastle 2-1 on Saturday.

Nico O’Reilly struck twice as City cut Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League to two points.

Nico O’Reilly scored a brace, either side of Lewis Hall’s equaliser for the visitors, to put the pressure on Mikel Arteta’s league leaders.

Eddie Howe’s men will welcome Qarabag to St James’ Park next Tuesday knowing they are all-but assured of a last-16 spot.

With VAR not in use until the next round, Kavanagh and his team appeared to get at least three major decisions incorrect.

Brentford secured a late win on Tyneside, their first win there since 1934.

His brace in last week’s 4-1 win over the Magpies took him to 15 goals in a red shirt.

Luke Littler lost his quarter-final contest against Van Veen.

The debutant surprised the world number one in Newcastle.

The ineligible Guehi had to watch from the sidelines as Manchester City beat Newcastle to reach Wembley.

Pep Guardiola’s side won 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday to complete a 5-1 semi-final aggregate victory.

Ekitike, who also scored at St James’ Park, was the Magpies’ primary summer transfer target yet was snatched from under their noses by Liverpool.

Nick Pope saved Ousmane Dembele’s early penalty amid an onslaught.

Goals from Emi Buendia and Ollie Watkins claimed the points at St James’ Park.

Argentina international Buendia’s sumptuous finish and Watkins’ late header secured victory at St James’ Park.

Anthony Gordon scored his sixth goal in this season’s competition before Harvey Barnes also struck.

Wolves did not allow Eddie Howe’s side to register a shot on target in a low key first period.